Luke Sherman Nelson
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Luke Sherman Nelson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, KS with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across KS can see Luke Sherman Nelson in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2019, he brings 7+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. 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
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202391.89/100
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 = better83.75%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+78.7 pts)
83.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
80
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2019
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board certified · Jul 23, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2019)
Mailing address
3901 Rainbow Blvd # Ms 1020, Kansas City, KS 66160-8500
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Luke Sherman Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luke Sherman Nelson 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 Luke Sherman Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kansas City, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 588-3794.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3901 Rainbow Blvd # Ms 2027, Kansas City, KS 66160
Mailing Address
3901 Rainbow Blvd # Ms 1020, Kansas City, KS 66160-8500
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