Quick answers
- Does Louis D. Christifano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis D. Christifano 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 Louis D. Christifano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 387 Original Medicare patients and 1,178 services for Louis D. Christifano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis D. Christifano's NPI number?
- 1942391248. 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 Louis D. Christifano, 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 | 387 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,178 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)389 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)247 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)147 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)136 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)77 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety20%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Louis D. Christifano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis D. Christifano 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.
- AdventHealth Shawnee MissionShawnee Mission, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170104
- AdventHealth South Overland Park, IncOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170208
- Saint Luke's South HospitalOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170185
- St Joseph Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260085
- 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 Louis D. Christifano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9100 W 74th St, Ahmg Psychiatry at Shawnee MissionMerriam, KS 66204 (913) 632‑2642
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis D. Christifano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc286 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Merriam
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merriam, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942391248 |
| 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