Compare 54 physiatrists (pm&r) in Kansas City, MO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Physiatrists (PM&R)
100%
Accepting patients
61%
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 54 physiatrists (pm&r). The most common credential is MD (61%). 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. 50% accept Medicare.
The first visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes. The physiatrist will assess your physical function, strength, flexibility, neurological status, and daily activity limitations. They take a comprehensive history including your injury, prior treatments, and functional goals. The evaluation often includes hands-on testing of specific movements and reflexes. The treatment plan is goal-oriented: what do you want to be able to do? From there, they coordinate therapies, prescribe medications, and may perform diagnostic or therapeutic injections.
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 physiatrist for rehabilitation after stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury, for chronic musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, joint), for disability evaluation and management, for post-amputation care and prosthetic optimization, for nerve and muscle conditions (carpal tunnel, neuropathy), and for return-to-work or return-to-activity planning after any significant injury or surgery.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · EMG/nerve conduction study: $500-1,500 · Joint injection: $100-500 · Inpatient rehab: $1,500-3,000/day
Kansas City, MO has 54 licensed physiatrists (pm&r). 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physiatrists (pm&r) 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 EMG/nerve conduction study costs $500 to $1,500. A joint injection runs $100 to $500. Inpatient rehab costs $1,500 to $3,000 per day. Actual costs in Kansas City, MO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Inpatient rehabilitation stays are typically covered by insurance but may have limits on the number of days. Outpatient therapy (PT, OT, speech) has annual visit caps under many plans. Verify your benefits early in the rehabilitation process.
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, 61% hold the MD credential and 11% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
50% of physiatrists (pm&r) in Kansas City, MO accept Medicare. Medicare covers physiatry visits, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services. EMG and nerve conduction studies are covered when medically indicated. Durable medical equipment (braces, wheelchairs) is covered under Part B. 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 unitedhealthcare, qhp-94248, medicare, qhp-44228, and qhp-53461.
Physiatry visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy) are covered with standard copays and visit limits. EMG/nerve conduction studies ordered by a physiatrist are covered when medically indicated. Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury is covered under medical and Medicare benefits.