ELLEN T. MCCARTHY M.D. – NPI #1518912054
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ELLEN MCCARTHY is a physician located in KANSAS CITY, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518912054 to ELLEN MCCARTHY on May 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 03, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ELLEN MCCARTHY below.

NPI Profile for
ELLEN T. MCCARTHY

NPI Number
1518912054
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELLEN T. MCCARTHY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3901 RAINBOW BLVD
MS 3002
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Phone: (913) 588-6074 Fax: (913) 588-3867
1 Other location(s):
2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 202
Liberty, MO 64068-3388
Phone: (816) 415-3470
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 03, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ELLEN MCCARTHY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidWI32074
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 KS 0431807

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ELLEN MCCARTHY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
      4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • RAI - RAINBOW BLVD - WESTWOOD
      4720 Rainbow Blvd Suite 200
      Westwood, KS 66205

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