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General Surgery

Charles B. Harper Iii, DO

Works at hospitals in Independence, MO · Lees Summit, MO · Blue Springs, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Charles B. Harper Iii, DO is a general surgeon at 2861 NE Independence Ave, Suite 205, Lees Summit, MO 64064. Phone: (816) 246-0800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles B. Harper Iii had 132 Original Medicare patients and 270 services. NPI 1700230299. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles B. Harper Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Charles B. Harper Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles B. Harper Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Charles B. Harper Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 270 services for Charles B. Harper Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles B. Harper Iii's NPI number?
1700230299. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Charles B. Harper Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients132
Services billed to Medicare270
Different services or procedures55
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)47 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)28 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)17 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)15 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Diabetes33%

Hospitals where Charles B. Harper Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles B. Harper Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260095
  • Lee's Summit Medical CenterLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260190
  • St Mary's Medical CenterBlue Springs, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260193

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles B. Harper Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles B. Harper Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Advanced Surgical Associates3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Lees Summit

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lees Summit, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolTouro Un College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700230299
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians