Compare 6 pain management specialists in Kansas City, MO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Pain Management Specialists
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Accepting patients
67%
Most common: MD
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Kansas City's healthcare market is defined by its geography: the metro straddles the Missouri-Kansas state line, which means insurance networks, Medicaid eligibility, and hospital systems can change depending on which side of State Line Road you live on. Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy, and the University of Kansas Medical Center (just across the border in Kansas) form the core of the region's specialty and academic care.
Kansas City has 6 pain management specialists. The most common credential is MD (67%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Country Club Plaza, Westport, Crossroads Arts District, and Brookside.
Hospital campuses are spread across the metro. Saint Luke's main campus is on the Country Club Plaza, Children's Mercy is in the Crossroads area south of downtown, and the University of Kansas Medical Center is in Kansas City, Kansas. Truman Medical Centers (now University Health) serves the safety-net population from its downtown and Lakewood campuses. Most patients drive, and I-35 and I-435 are the main corridors connecting hospital systems. KC Streetcar connects downtown to the Plaza area.
Nearby hospitals include Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Truman Medical Centers (University Health), and Children's Mercy Kansas City. Local training programs run through University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and University of Kansas Medical Center (nearby). Children's Mercy Kansas City is consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals and is the region's only freestanding pediatric health system.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (separate Kansas and Missouri entities) and UnitedHealthcare dominate employer-sponsored coverage across the metro. Ambetter and Aetna are the main ACA marketplace carriers on both sides. The two-state Medicaid split creates coverage gaps for some residents near the state line. Employer plans from large regional employers like Cerner, Sprint/T-Mobile, and Hallmark typically include broad metro-wide networks. 67% accept Medicare.
The first visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. The pain specialist will take a detailed pain history: location, character, triggers, what makes it better or worse, and previous treatments. They will review imaging and perform a physical and neurological exam. The treatment plan may include medication adjustments, a series of diagnostic or therapeutic injections, physical therapy, and in some cases psychological support for coping strategies. Expect a multi-step approach rather than a single solution.
If you live in Missouri, confirm your provider is licensed in Missouri and accepts Missouri-based insurance. If your provider is across the state line in Kansas, check whether your plan covers out-of-state providers. This is one of the most common surprises for new KC residents.
See a pain management specialist for back or neck pain lasting more than three months, pain after spinal surgery that persists, sciatica or radiculopathy not responding to conservative treatment, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain (nerve damage), cancer pain, and chronic pain from any cause that is significantly affecting your daily function and quality of life.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Epidural steroid injection: $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Spinal cord stimulator: $30,000-50,000
Kansas City, MO has 6 licensed pain management specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pain management specialists in Kansas City, MO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Missouri residents use HealthCare.gov for ACA marketplace plans, with options from Ambetter, Anthem, and Aetna. Kansas residents also use HealthCare.gov, with plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Ambetter, and Aetna. Medicaid differs by state: MO HealthNet in Missouri and KanCare in Kansas have different eligibility rules and provider panels.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An epidural steroid injection costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. A spinal cord stimulator costs $30,000 to $50,000. Actual costs in Kansas City, MO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Insurance typically limits the number of epidural injections per year (usually three to six). Spinal cord stimulators require a successful trial period before permanent implantation is approved. Multi-step authorization is normal for advanced pain procedures.
The Kansas City metro spans two states, which affects provider networks. Saint Luke's, HCA (Research Medical Center), and University Health operate primarily on the Missouri side. The University of Kansas Medical Center and AdventHealth are on the Kansas side. Children's Mercy serves the entire metro. Always check whether a provider is in-network for your specific state's insurance plan.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Kansas City, MO, 67% hold the MD credential and 33% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
67% of pain management specialists in Kansas City, MO accept Medicare. Medicare covers pain management visits and medically necessary procedures (epidural injections, nerve blocks). Spinal cord stimulators require documented failure of conservative treatments. Physical therapy is covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Yes. Missouri and Kansas have different insurance marketplaces, Medicaid programs, and sometimes different provider networks within the same insurance company. If you live on one side and your preferred doctor is on the other, verify your plan covers cross-state care before scheduling. Many major systems like Children's Mercy and Saint Luke's serve the full metro regardless of state.
The University of Kansas Medical Center is in Kansas City, Kansas, just west of the state line. It is the region's primary academic medical center for adult specialty care, transplants, and cancer treatment. On the Missouri side, UMKC partners with Truman Medical Centers (University Health) for medical education and safety-net care.
Top accepted carriers in Kansas City, MO include medicare, qhp-94248, qhp-44228, qhp-17091, and unitedhealthcare.
Pain management visits and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation typically require prior authorization. Insurance often limits the number of injections per year. Spinal cord stimulators require extensive prior authorization with documented failure of conservative treatments. Most plans cover the trial period and permanent implant when criteria are met.