Taylor Needham
NPI 1548721301 · Hospitalist Physician · Merriam, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taylor Needham is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Merriam, KS (NPI 1548721301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548721301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2023048276 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
935 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 542 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 204 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 100 | $157 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 52 | $120 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 37 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$195 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Spironolactone | 19 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619Phone: (816) 234-3000Fax: (816) 302-9939
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-26
- Last updated
- 2026-05-26
- Certified
- 2026-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taylor Needham's NPI number?
- Taylor Needham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548721301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taylor Needham's specialty?
- Taylor Needham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taylor Needham located?
- Taylor Needham's practice location on file with NPPES is 9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204-4004.
- What is Taylor Needham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taylor Needham is (913) 676-2000.
- Does Taylor Needham accept Medicare?
- Taylor Needham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taylor Needham's NPI active?
- Yes — Taylor Needham's NPI (1548721301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.