Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Fantus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Fantus 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 Richard J. Fantus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 340 services for Richard J. Fantus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Fantus's NPI number?
- 1811301955. 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 Richard J. Fantus, 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 patients | 164 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 340 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)108 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)20 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)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%
- Arthritis51%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)40%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Richard J. Fantus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Fantus 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.
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
- University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalOlathe, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170049
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Fantus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑1227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Fantus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kansas University Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811301955 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians