Samuel Atherton, MD
NPI 1437653490 · Anesthesiology Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Atherton, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1437653490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437653490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023014678 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
177 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 31 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 30 | $118 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 30 | $284 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 22 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 19 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 18 | $77 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-10-16
- Certified
- 2023-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Atherton's NPI number?
- Samuel Atherton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437653490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Atherton's specialty?
- Samuel Atherton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Atherton located?
- Samuel Atherton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3220.
- What is Samuel Atherton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Atherton is (816) 932-3679.
- Does Samuel Atherton accept Medicare?
- Samuel Atherton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Atherton's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Atherton's NPI (1437653490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.