Compare 13 plastic surgeons in Kansas City, MO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Plastic Surgeons
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Accepting patients
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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 13 plastic surgeons. The most common credential is MD (85%). 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. 46% accept Medicare.
The consultation includes a physical exam and a candid discussion of your goals. For reconstructive cases, the surgeon reviews your medical history and coordinates with your other physicians. For cosmetic cases, they explain what is achievable, show before-and-after photos of similar cases, discuss technique options, and outline risks. You will receive a detailed cost estimate. Most consultations for cosmetic procedures have a fee ($50 to $200) that may be applied toward surgery.
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 plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, skin cancer excision and reconstruction, hand injuries (fractures, tendon repair, nerve repair), scar revision after trauma or surgery, burn reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, carpal tunnel release, and cosmetic procedures. For cosmetic concerns, consultations are the time to discuss goals, realistic outcomes, and costs.
Consultation: $50-200 · Breast reconstruction: covered by insurance · Rhinoplasty (cosmetic): $5,000-15,000 · Tummy tuck: $6,000-12,000 · Facelift: $7,000-15,000
Kansas City, MO has 13 licensed plastic surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of plastic surgeons 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.
A consultation costs $100 to $250. Breast reconstruction costs $5,000 to $15,000 per stage (often covered by insurance). Rhinoplasty costs $5,000 to $10,000 cosmetic. Skin graft procedures cost $3,000 to $10,000. Actual costs in Kansas City, MO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Reconstructive surgery for medical conditions (post-cancer, congenital defects, trauma) is generally covered by insurance. The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act requires insurers to cover breast reconstruction. Cosmetic procedures are paid out of pocket. Many surgeons offer payment plans.
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.
46% of plastic surgeons in Kansas City, MO accept Medicare. Medicare covers reconstructive plastic surgery when medically necessary, such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy or skin grafts after burns. Cosmetic procedures are not covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some plastic surgeons in Kansas City, MO accept MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers reconstructive surgery deemed medically necessary. Prior authorization is typically required. Cosmetic procedures are excluded from coverage. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm MO HealthNet participation before scheduling.
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 qhp-94248, qhp-44228, unitedhealthcare, medicare, and qhp-53461.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is covered by medical insurance when medically necessary. The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act requires insurance to cover breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Cosmetic procedures are self-pay. Many plastic surgery offices offer financing through third-party companies (CareCredit, Prosper Healthcare Lending). Get a written estimate of all costs before proceeding.