Galen W Epp, M.D.

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(816) 932-0340Kansas City, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Galen W Epp, M.D. practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in Kansas City, MO. A University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 38 Hospitalist providers in MOSee all Hospitalist in Kansas City45+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3423dNPPES updated 2016-12-21 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3220

Fax: (816) 932-3148
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.29/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.2%

Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)

5.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.2%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)

Better than 73% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

439

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

143

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

250

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $13k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)50%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+23%)45%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1981

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1981)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

901e 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131-4517

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Galen W Epp

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Galen W Epp for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Galen W Epp

Dr. Epp is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 932-0340.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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