36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Talpers, Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Scott Talpers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Talpers graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Talpers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Talpers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Talpers’s office at (816) 437-8161.
Where did Dr. Talpers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Kansas Medical Center
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Wales in Great Britain | UNIVERSITY HOSPS AND CLINICS
Is Dr. Talpers board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Talpers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Talpers speak?
Dr. Talpers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Talpers treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Talpers 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. Talpers. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Which procedures does Dr. Talpers perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Talpers may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Talpers' office.
Does Dr. Talpers accept my insurance?
Dr. Talpers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 437-8161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Talpers accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Talpers in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Talpers' office located?
Dr. Scott Talpers' Primary Practice
8880 NE 82nd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 437-8161
What is Dr. Talpers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Talpers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043299266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Talpers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Talpers
What is Dr. Scott Talpers's specialty?
Dr. Talpers is a Internist near Kansas City, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Talpers to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Talpers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Talpers is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Scott Talpers accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Scott Talpers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Talpers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Talpers's office at (816) 437-8161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Talpers?
Please contact Dr. Talpers's office at (816) 437-8161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Talpers have?
Dr. Scott Talpers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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