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Edit this profileWhere to find John F. Shuler, MD
- Kansas City location main office
4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160 - Lafayette location
2594 Trailridge Dr E, Lafayette, CO 80026 - Lexington location
1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 - Portland location
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
About Dr. Shuler
Based in Kansas City, KS, John F. Shuler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under hospice/palliative care. John graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2016. John is also listed as specializing in hospice & palliative medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 355 services to 248 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and advance care planning, first 30 minutes. NPI 1487017679 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (913) 588-1227
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4000 CAMBRIDGE ST
Kansas City, KS 66160
2594 Trailridge Dr E
Lafayette, CO 80026
1733 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hospice and Palliative Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer Care
Cancer Pain
Chronic Illness
Digestive & Nutrition
End of Life Symptoms
Fluid & Swelling
Lung Conditions
Mental Health
Mouth & Throat
Nerve & Pain
Neurological
- Advanced Dementia
- Advanced Huntington's Disease
- Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
- Advanced Parkinson's Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Muscle Twitches And Spasms
- Severe Stroke Complications
- Tumor Pressing On Spinal Cord
- Unresponsiveness
Nutrition & Digestion
- Bowel Obstruction In Cancer
- Cancer Treatment Side Effects and Nutrition
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Severe Weight Loss And Wasting
- Swallowing difficulties
Pain & Symptoms
- Ascites
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lymphedema
- Severe Cancer Pain
- Shortness of breath
Skin & Wound
Skin Conditions
Sleep & Mental Health
Urinary & Bowel
Wound Care
Procedures & services
Breathing Support
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- DNR Orders Discussion
- Medical Power Of Attorney Setup
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
- Stopping Tube Feeding Discussion
Catheter & Line Care
Consultations
Counseling & Support
End of Life Care
Fluid Drainage
Hospice Care
Hospice Services
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
- Hospice Emergency Comfort Kit
- Post-Op Nausea Prevention and Treatment
- Subcutaneous Butterfly Line Placement
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Pain Management
- Celiac plexus block
- Pain pump implant
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
- Patient-Controlled Pain Pump
- Rib nerve block
Personal Care
Rehabilitation & Mobility
Specialized Care
Support Services
- Family therapy
- Hospice Volunteer Companion Visits
- Hospital Bed And Equipment Setup At Home
- Respite Care For Families
Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
355 services · 248 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
157 | More often than most peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
55 | As often as other peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
54 | As often as other peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
47 | As often as other peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
26 | As often as other peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes | Office visit | 99498 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Hospice/Palliative Care |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hospice/palliative cares in Kansas City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2016 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shuler?
Dr. Shuler is a hospice/palliative care in Kansas City, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shuler's address?
Dr. Shuler is listed at 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shuler?
The number on file is (913) 588-1227. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shuler?
Dr. Shuler's National Provider Identifier is 1487017679. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Shuler train?
Dr. Shuler attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shuler have?
Dr. Shuler has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shuler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shuler the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shuler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shuler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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