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Hospitalist

Kurt Kapels, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincoln, NE · Columbus, NE · Norfolk, NE … · Nebraska

Summary

Kurt Kapels, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, Columbus, NE and Norfolk, NE and other places. NPI 1831483791. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kurt Kapels, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
MaleGender (as listed)
The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital AssociationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kurt Kapels work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kurt Kapels at 5 hospitals: CHI Health Nebraska Heart, Columbus Community Hospital, Inc, Faith Health, Mary Lanning Healthcare and The Nebraska Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kurt Kapels see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Columbus, NE and Hastings, NE. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kurt Kapels's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Kurt Kapels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt Kapels accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kurt Kapels?
(402) 562-4442, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kurt Kapels's NPI number?
1831483791. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kurt Kapels works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurt Kapels at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kurt Kapels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kurt Kapels as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association130 clinicians in the group
  • Columbus Hospital Medicine, LLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Nebraska

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831483791
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians