Active NPI 1447459565 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Adam H Wait , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Merriam, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Adam Wait, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Merriam, KS. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Wait delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140.

Dr. Wait maintains professional affiliations with Adventhealth Ransom Memorial Inc, Hays Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7450 Kessler St Ste 140

Merriam, KS 662042550

Telephone 9133197600

Fax 9132531704

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Midwest Orthopaedics, P.a. Facility NPI 1972579894

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Merriam, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Merriam, KS (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wait (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Merriam Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	8,640	88	$0.51	$0.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	125	65	$352.58	$62.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	81	58	$157.00	$51.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	65	$263.09	$83.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$609.39	$150.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	52	$392.00	$118.42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	33	$130.10	$33.29
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	44	36	$360.00	$91.27
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	21	$143.00	$35.68
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	29	27	$172.14	$48.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	20	$200.00	$60.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	17	$145.19	$41.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$108.00	$32.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$405.00	$121.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$295.00	$89.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	138	61	$18.04	$7.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	69	$121.49	$83.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	84	53	$221.71	$61.79
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	53	38	$145.89	$95.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$271.00	$157.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	49	32	$160.27	$44.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	37	$72.18	$51.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	38	$179.70	$116.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	30	$54.23	$33.08
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	42	36	$33.00	$11.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	25	$215.17	$62.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$420.97	$125.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	25	$318.93	$92.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	22	$116.92	$33.54
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	11	$66.00	$34.73
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	21	$87.14	$51.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	162	62	$18.00	$6.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	71	$121.23	$83.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	81	48	$210.23	$44.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	75	42	$240.56	$67.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$507.00	$127.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	39	$273.00	$63.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$271.00	$151.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	33	$384.00	$93.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	30	$175.00	$120.87
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	30	24	$136.00	$93.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	19	$54.96	$32.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	22	$70.00	$52.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$170.00	$34.06
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	18	16	$78.89	$48.21
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$3160.94	$942.41
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$1741.62	$107.23
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$1015.08	$151.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	249	93	$18.00	$5.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	89	$119.39	$86.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	105	66	$238.40	$67.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	67	51	$208.82	$45.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	52	$74.52	$50.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$279.62	$153.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$508.00	$130.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	50	27	$66.00	$33.54
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	46	39	$138.96	$95.06
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	45	11	$312.00	$136.48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	29	$55.47	$31.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	37	$185.49	$118.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	30	$274.00	$65.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	32	$390.00	$96.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	23	$168.00	$34.80
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	14	$55.00	$26.68
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	28	27	$86.21	$51.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	21	$147.71	$68.93
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$3287.33	$1169.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	250	99	$18.00	$5.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	153	120	$70.00	$43.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	122	69	$225.80	$63.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$176.00	$101.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	51	$118.00	$71.98
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	48	38	$138.83	$91.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	25	$55.30	$28.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	32	$66.00	$33.16
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	41	13	$53.27	$32.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	37	17	$55.00	$32.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	26	$120.00	$71.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	25	25	$79.52	$44.50
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	22	11	$50.00	$27.17
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	21	20	$131.00	$15.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$271.00	$158.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$175.00	$104.66
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$3178.73	$1189.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	309	119	$18.00	$6.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	173	128	$70.00	$42.45
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	130	80	$228.32	$62.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	88	45	$66.00	$28.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$176.00	$102.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	49	$118.00	$69.40
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	52	44	$138.62	$86.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	50	30	$53.00	$26.09
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	31	14	$53.68	$29.61
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	14	$57.04	$29.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	23	$120.00	$70.05
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	19	14	$65.68	$38.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	19	$74.74	$40.58
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	18	18	$3191.33	$1156.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$271.00	$156.29
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$3002.00	$1141.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	327	117	$18.00	$6.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	238	145	$70.00	$41.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	133	80	$226.09	$61.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$176.00	$101.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	69	31	$66.00	$27.58
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	39	$54.58	$27.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	60	$118.00	$68.90
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	48	39	$131.33	$86.08
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	36	15	$56.53	$25.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	33	$120.00	$69.93
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	28	28	$91.29	$47.11
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	22	13	$54.36	$30.44
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	21	11	$48.00	$25.13
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	14	14	$131.00	$8.39
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3002.00	$1132.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$271.00	$155.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	202	122	$69.76	$40.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	165	64	$17.88	$5.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	94	$173.79	$101.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	89	56	$229.84	$61.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	71	39	$65.75	$25.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	27	$52.59	$24.16
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	48	17	$54.79	$24.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	39	$119.00	$68.57
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	30	11	$53.20	$26.04
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	27	$83.48	$42.82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	23	$118.09	$69.15
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	22	21	$3124.55	$1162.36
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	16	16	$130.25	$8.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$262.27	$154.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-13

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KS 05-38381

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Adventhealth Ransom Memorial Inc

1301 S Main St, Ottawa, KS 660673537

Phone: 7852293367

Adventhealth Ransom Memorial Inc

1301 S Main St, Ottawa, KS 660673537

Hays Medical Center Inc

2500 Canterbury Dr, Hays, KS 676012258

Phone: 7852617599

Secondary Practice Locations

2500 Canterbury Dr Ste 112

Hays, KS 676012258

Phone: 7852617599

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Seamus Cotter-Brown , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1114976057

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Antoinette Lenhert , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1174105845

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2026

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140, MERRIAM, KS 662042550 (Tel: 9133197600)

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Updated Practice Location December 26, 2025

Registered at 2500 CANTERBURY DR STE 112, HAYS, KS 676012258 (Tel: 7852617599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 26, 2025

Registered at 2220 CANTERBURY DR, HAYS, KS 676012370 (Tel: 7856232254)

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2023

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140, MERRIAM, KS 662042550 (Tel: 9133197600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2023

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140, MERRIAM, KS 662042550 (Tel: 9133197600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2023

Recorded as ADAM WAIT, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #05-38381 in KS)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 15, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2011019247 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location January 20, 2020

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140, MERRIAM, KS 662042519 (Tel: 9133628317)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 20, 2020

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 140, MERRIAM, KS 662042519 (Tel: 9133628317)

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NPI Profile Active July 25, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2016

Registered at 8800 W 75TH ST STE 350, SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 662044029 (Tel: 9133628317)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2016

Registered at 8800 W 75TH ST STE 350, SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 662044029 (Tel: 9133628317)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2016

Recorded as ADAM WAIT, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #05-38381 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447459565

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 18, 2007

Last Update: January 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2220 Canterbury Dr

Hays, KS 676012370

Phone: 7856232254

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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