Joel D Kavan, DO
Joel D Kavan is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joel D Kavan, DO practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Kansas City, MO. Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10205 State Line Rd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64114-4263
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.98%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.5%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
360
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,192
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $902k
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.
$218 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joel D Kavan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Des Moines University
Board certified · Mar 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1997)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joel D Kavan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel D Kavan for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Joel D Kavan
Dr. Kavan 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) 354-3090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joel D Kavan
Practice Location
10205 State Line Rd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64114-4263
Mailing Address
10205 State Line Rd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64114-4263
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