42 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Espe, Pediatrician in Kansas City, MO?
Where did Dr. Espe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Espe board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Rick Espe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Espe speak?
Dr. Espe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Espe typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Espe diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Espe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Espe typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Espe performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Espe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Espe accept my insurance?
Dr. Espe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 942-8644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Espe accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Espe in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Keenan & Associates
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Espe's office located?
Dr. Rick Espe's Primary Practice
1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 350
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-8644
What is Dr. Espe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Espe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356411706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Espe