Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Steven Kaster

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal)
9301 W 74TH ST
100 AHMG HEMATOLOGY ONCOLO
Merriam, KS 66204
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 37+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
37
Years Practicing
4
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kaster

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kaster is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 66204, KS — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kaster Does

Dr. KasterCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Kaster in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kaster 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. Kaster is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Charlottesville, VA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City, MO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

University Of Missouri Health Care

Columbia, MO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Yakima Valley Memorial

Yakima, WA
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 9301 W 74TH ST, 100 AHMG HEMATOLOGY ONCOLO, Merriam, KS 66204
Phone: (913) 632-9100

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% 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

99.9273

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 66204, KS

If Dr. Kaster isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 66204, KS:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Christian C. McelhinneyGastroenterology8703.8 mi
James E. AllenGastroenterology6713.8 mi
Richard A. SuttonGastroenterology5103.8 mi
Jon C. NicholsGastroenterology7613.8 mi
Matthew P. HarrisonGastroenterology4913.8 mi
Jeffrey L. YoungGastroenterology9263.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Steven Kaster: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kaster accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kaster is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kaster depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 66204, KS →
Where is Dr. Kaster's office?
Dr. Kaster practices at 9301 W 74TH ST, 100 AHMG HEMATOLOGY ONCOLO, Merriam, KS 66204. Phone: (913) 632-9100.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kaster accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (913) 632-9100 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 66204, KS to see available options.
Does Dr. Kaster offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kaster as offering telehealth. Call the office at (913) 632-9100 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kaster?
Dr. Kaster graduated in 1989 and has been practicing for approximately 37 years.
How do I know if Dr. Kaster 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 (913) 632-9100 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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