Active NPI 1447487780 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Veronica M Gavula , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Merriam, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Veronica Gavula, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Merriam, KS. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Veronica Gavula delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 202.

Veronica Gavula is affiliated with Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fusion of additional segment of spine, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves. 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 202

Merriam, KS 662042553

Telephone 9136329480

Fax 9136329499

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Merriam, KS

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +8.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.3 Yrs

State Avg: 14.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Merriam, KS (1349 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

96.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gavula (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Merriam Specialty Average (8.3 Years) 8.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	34	12	$1226.00	$49.90
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	13	$666.00	$26.90
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	13	13	$3343.00	$102.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$279.00	$105.29
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	13	13	$917.92	$123.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$430.00	$136.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$185.00	$71.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	36	$185.00	$61.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	35	$279.00	$86.67
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	23	23	$477.00	$109.15
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	20	11	$92.00	$24.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$430.00	$128.18
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$343.00	$98.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$278.00	$87.58
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	12	12	$418.00	$111.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	46	22	$89.32	$27.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	44	$184.80	$60.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$278.25	$87.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$429.45	$133.76
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	21	21	$476.30	$112.65
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	13	13	$418.00	$123.15
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	12	12	$342.10	$99.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	77	$265.00	$86.10
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	50	22	$83.00	$27.05
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	26	26	$433.00	$110.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	26	$176.00	$58.48
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	25	25	$380.00	$132.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$409.00	$132.30
63035 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves in upper or lower spine	19	12	$76.00	$30.34
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$311.00	$97.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	46	$265.00	$83.91
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	40	20	$83.00	$27.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	29	$176.00	$57.10
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	23	23	$473.00	$100.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$409.00	$131.67
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	20	20	$311.00	$97.82
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	12	12	$632.00	$203.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-04

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License KS 15-01311

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2009019847

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc

9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 662044004

Phone: 9136762000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner

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APRNFNPC

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Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1144032558

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Physician Assistant - Medical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Matthew Pierson , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1184985327

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jayson Neil , MD

Neurological Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1194283457

DNPAPRN

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2026

Physician Assistant (License #15-01311 in KS)

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Updated Practice Location February 18, 2026

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 202, MERRIAM, KS 662042553 (Tel: 9136329480)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2026

Registered at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 202, MERRIAM, KS 662042553 (Tel: 9136329480)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 18, 2026

Physician Assistant (License #2009019847 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2022

Registered at 12200 W 106TH ST STE 315, OVERLAND PARK, KS 662152305 (Tel: 8163632500)

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Updated Practice Location October 26, 2021

Registered at 2330 E MEYER BLVD STE 411, KANSAS CITY, MO 641321152 (Tel: 8163632500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 26, 2021

Registered at 12113 MASTIN ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 662131668 (Tel: 9139918032)

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NPI Profile Active November 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2014

Registered at 20375 W 151ST STREET, SUITE 205, OLATHE, KS 66061 (Tel: 9138293311)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2014

Registered at 20375 W 151ST STREET, SUITE 205, OLATHE, KS 66061 (Tel: 9138293311)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2014

Recorded as VERONICA GAVULA, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #15-01311 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447487780

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2009

Last Update: August 04, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7450 Kessler St Ste 202

Merriam, KS 662042553

Phone: 9136329480

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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