Quick answers
- Does Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. 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 Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 245 Original Medicare patients and 247 services for Michael L. Whitcomb Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael L. Whitcomb Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972894269. 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 Michael L. Whitcomb Jr., 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 247 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)43 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)32 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)15 services
- Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)12 services
- Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)11 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. 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.
- Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260027
- Saint Luke's East HospitalLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260216
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1125 Madison StJefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 635‑7141
- 2316 E Meyer Blvd, HCA Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO 64132 (816) 276‑4000
- 4401 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932‑3100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael L. Whitcomb Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc1,237 clinicians in the group
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
- Capital Anesthesia Solutions of Missouri LLC68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Missouri →
Other nurse anesthetists in Jefferson City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jefferson City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972894269 |
| 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