Stephen Muhlbach, P.A.
NPI 1891864815 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Independence, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Muhlbach, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Independence, MO (NPI 1891864815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891864815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
178 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 38 | $30 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 26 | $39 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 25 | $50 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 22 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$73 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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)
- 2790 Clay Edwards DrSte 600Kansas City, MO 64116-3276Phone: (816) 561-3000Fax: (816) 889-1584
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2018-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Muhlbach's NPI number?
- Stephen Muhlbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891864815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Muhlbach's specialty?
- Stephen Muhlbach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephen Muhlbach located?
- Stephen Muhlbach's practice location on file with NPPES is 19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, Independence, MO 64057-2307.
- What is Stephen Muhlbach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Muhlbach is (816) 303-2400.
- Does Stephen Muhlbach accept Medicare?
- Stephen Muhlbach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Muhlbach's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Muhlbach's NPI (1891864815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.