Wendell Kevan Clarkston, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Wendell Kevan Clarkston is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Wendell Kevan Clarkston, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Kansas City, MO. A University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 31% 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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.29/100
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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.2%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
429
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
412
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,283
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $528k
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.
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$167 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Wendell Kevan Clarkston's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
901 E 104th St Mailstop 400, Kansas City, MO 64131
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Wendell Kevan Clarkston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendell Kevan Clarkston for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Wendell Kevan Clarkston
NPI records show Dr. Clarkston as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 932-7940.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Wendell Kevan Clarkston
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
Mailing Address
901 E 104th St Mailstop 400, Kansas City, MO 64131
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