Christopher Kafka, DO
NPI 1629016704 · Family Medicine Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kafka, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1629016704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629016704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R7H87 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,642 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 735 | $89 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 599 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 510 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 500 | $10 |
| Bilirubin Level, Direct82248 | 500 | $5 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 487 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 160 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 932 | 279 |
| Lisinopril | 525 | 139 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 435 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 327 | 95 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 326 | 115 |
| Omeprazole | 285 | 78 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$488 across 30 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-06
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kafka's NPI number?
- Christopher Kafka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629016704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kafka's specialty?
- Christopher Kafka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Kafka located?
- Christopher Kafka's practice location on file with NPPES is 5501 Nw 62nd Ter Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64151-2412.
- What is Christopher Kafka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kafka is (816) 842-4440.
- Does Christopher Kafka accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kafka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kafka's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kafka's NPI (1629016704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.