John Henry Ashcraft, DO

Surgery

John Henry Ashcraft is a Surgery specialist based in Kansas City, KS with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(913) 588-2535Kansas City, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Henry Ashcraft, DO has been part of the Kansas City medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.89/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Surgery providers in KSSee all Surgery in Kansas City24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4458dNPPES updated 2014-03-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3901 Rainbow Blvd Ms 2005, Kansas City, KS 66160-8500

Fax: (913) 588-7583
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

91.89/100

Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.14%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)

7.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

277

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

80

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

154

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+36%)57%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$86 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 John Henry Ashcraft's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (Class of 2002)

Virtual Surgery Care With John Henry Ashcraft

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Henry Ashcraft for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — 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 John Henry Ashcraft

NPI records show Dr. Ashcraft as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 588-2535.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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