Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
Surgical Care Of Independence Inc
19101 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite B, 
Independence, MO 

Overview

Kelly James is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. James is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Compartment Syndrome, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Centerpoint Medical Center
Lee's Summit Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

SURGICAL CARE OF INDEPENDENCE INC
19101 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite B, Independence, MO 64055

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelly M. James

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelly M. James?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelly M. James by calling their office at 816-714-6716. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kelly M. James a top-rated expert for Cellulitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelly M. James is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cellulitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kelly M. James specialize in?

While Dr. Kelly M. James is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cellulitis, Compartment Syndrome, and Gangrene. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Kelly M. James participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kelly M. James has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cellulitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kelly M. James's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kelly M. James accept my insurance?

Dr. Kelly M. James accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-714-6716 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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