Scott S. Talpers, MD
Internal Medicine
Pulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teen
- Adult
- Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAffiliations
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
About Scott S. Talpers
Internal medicine physician Scott Talpers, MD, believes providing excellent care requires listening to patients and working with them to develop the best care plan.
Dr. Talpers became a physician to combine his two loves: science and a desire to help people. He has special interests in adult and geriatric medicine. Dr. Talpers is fellowship trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine and has more than 27 years of experience treating lung diseases.
Dr. Talpers is married with three children and has lived in Liberty for more than 30 years. When not treating patients, he enjoys sailing, traveling, golfing, fishing, and maintaining his orchard.
Locations
- 8880 Northeast 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64158
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- phone: 816-437-8161
- fax: 816-407-9603
Expertise
Education
University of Kansas Medical Center
ResidencyUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
FellowshipUniversity of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
InternshipInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
244 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Always treaded well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
wonderful job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Dr. Talpers is very considerate and knowledgeable about my issues. He is compassionate and very thorough with all he does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
Dr Talpers is very professional; he takes a genuine interest in his patients and provides excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
Caring professionals is such a comfort and confidence enforcer. I am so happy I made the decision to use all of the St Luke's medical staff for my healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr Talpers is the best doctor I've had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr. Talpers always listens and takes time to answer questions fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Talpers listens and explains issues very well. He is very open to me asking questions and providing answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
He's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
She was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2024
Very knowledgeable and understandable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
I was very impressed by Dr Talper's having looked at tests completed by cardiologist and knowing exactly what was going on and even requesting further testing from results from cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
Dr.Talpers is thorough and communicates well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Talpers is EXCELLENT at listening to my concerns and explanations. He is also excellent at his instructions and suggestions for care. I believe he really cares about the level of care he is providing to his patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2024
My biggest fear is Dr Talpers will retire. He is so soothing and caring and shows so much empathy for his patients.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Listening understanding I would tell tell anyone to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2024
Dr Talpers is very thorough, very knowledgeable and very nice. I really trust him and feel confident in his care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2024
I really enjoy him. I appreciate how he interacts with me. He makes me feel like he really cares about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2024
I am very impressed by his care and concern and always answering any questions I may have.