Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Ryan B. Utarnachitt

MD · Gastroenterology · Wayne State University School Of Medicine
3800 S WHITNEY AVE
SUITE 200
Independence, MO 64055
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 21 Years Practicing
577
Medicare Patients / yr
15
Procedures Billed
21
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Utarnachitt

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Missouri, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Utarnachitt is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 64055, MO — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Utarnachitt Does

Dr. Utarnachitt served 577 Medicare patients across 853 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Missouri (531 patients across 208 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)20228
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)12028
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)10099
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)7878
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)5757

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Utarnachitt billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Utarnachitt is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Liberty Hospital

Liberty, MO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Utarnachitt practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Utarnachitt offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 3800 S WHITNEY AVE, SUITE 200, Independence, MO 64055
Phone: (816) 478-4887

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

83.0500

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 64055, MO

If Dr. Utarnachitt isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 64055, MO:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Scott E. McguireGastroenterology1.2K1.8 mi
Syed M. KhalidGastroenterology6701.8 mi
Chase M. ZeilengaGastroenterology1.8 mi
Gregory A. SchnellGastroenterology7711.8 mi
Francis P. Mc CormickGastroenterology1.5K1.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Utarnachitt takes three steps:

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Ryan B. Utarnachitt: Common Questions

Does Dr. Utarnachitt accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Utarnachitt is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Utarnachitt depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 64055, MO →
Where is Dr. Utarnachitt's office?
Dr. Utarnachitt practices at 3800 S WHITNEY AVE, SUITE 200, Independence, MO 64055. Phone: (816) 478-4887.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Utarnachitt accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (816) 478-4887 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 64055, MO to see available options.
Does Dr. Utarnachitt offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Utarnachitt as offering telehealth. Call the office at (816) 478-4887 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Utarnachitt?
Dr. Utarnachitt graduated in 2005 and has been practicing for approximately 21 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Utarnachitt treated 577 Medicare patients across 15 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Utarnachitt is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (816) 478-4887 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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