Browse clinical nurse specialists in Kansas.
125
Clinical Nurse Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
28%
Most common: APRN
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Kansas has 125 licensed clinical nurse specialists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is APRN (28%), which stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. ARNP is the second most common at 25%.
University of Kansas School of Medicine and Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Joplin/Kansas City train clinical nurse specialists in the state. Notable hospitals include The University of Kansas Hospital, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, and Wesley Medical Center. Health systems such as The University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health employ many of the state's clinical nurse specialists.
22% accept Medicare. Patients with KanCare should verify coverage directly, as not all clinical nurse specialists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include qhp-18558, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-94248, and qhp-17091.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in the state.
Kansas has 125 licensed clinical nurse specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of clinical nurse specialists in Kansas are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among clinical nurse specialists in Kansas include qhp-18558, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-94248, and qhp-17091. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An outpatient visit copay is $20 to $50. A wound care visit copay is $30 to $75. A diabetes education program is covered by most plans. Inpatient CNS care is included in hospital charges. Actual costs in Kansas depend on the provider and your insurance plan. CNS services are billed similarly to NP services. Most patients encounter CNSs through hospital or clinic programs rather than independent practice. Specialized CNS clinics (wound care, diabetes) are covered under your medical benefit.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Kansas has 125 clinical nurse specialists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
22% of clinical nurse specialists in Kansas accept Medicare. Medicare covers CNS services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Standard Part B cost-sharing applies. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some clinical nurse specialists in Kansas accept KanCare, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers CNS services in most states. Coverage levels parallel other APRN coverage. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm KanCare participation before scheduling.
Depends on the specialty. Wound care CNS visits may be weekly until healed. Diabetes CNS visits every two to four weeks during education. Psychiatric CNS visits weekly during active treatment. Most patients see a CNS as part of their broader care team, not as a standalone provider. With 125 clinical nurse specialists in Kansas, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Top accepted carriers in Kansas include qhp-18558, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-94248, and qhp-17091.
CNS services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance. Medicare reimburses at 85% of the physician fee schedule for CNS services. Most patients encounter CNSs as part of their care team in hospitals and clinics, where billing is handled by the facility. For outpatient CNS-led clinics (wound care, diabetes education), verify the CNS is credentialed with your insurance plan. Specialized programs led by CNSs (diabetes self-management education, cardiac rehabilitation) are often covered as a medical benefit with standard copays.