James Urness, M.D.
NPI 1588198600 · Anesthesiology Physician · Kansas City, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Urness, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Kansas City, KS (NPI 1588198600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588198600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-46481 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
289 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 171 | $191 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 44 | $70 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 18 | $136 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 16 | $89 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $40 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 13 | $109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2799 W Grand BlvdHenry Ford Hospital, Medical Education DepartmentDetroit, MI 48202-2608Phone: (313) 916-8445
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-08-01
- Certified
- 2022-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Urness's NPI number?
- James Urness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588198600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Urness's specialty?
- James Urness is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Urness located?
- James Urness's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160-6106.
- What is James Urness's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Urness is (617) 732-5500.
- Does James Urness accept Medicare?
- James Urness is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Urness's NPI active?
- Yes — James Urness's NPI (1588198600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.