Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen
Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen
Last updated: Mar 16, 2026

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1497748859

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen M.D.

Geriatrician

She is located at 3599 Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, KS 66103. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Edema, General Care, Hypothyroidism, Prescription Refill. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497748859. Appointment can be made via the phone number (913) 588-1227. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen, being an geriatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Balance Issues
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Bone Loss
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Edema
  • Fatigue
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hip Bursitis
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Low Back Pain
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Progressive Neurological Disorders
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan
Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO EPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Not accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine) .

Bills through: Kansas University Physicians Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1997

Additional Specialities

  • Family Physician

Affiliated practices

Erickson Health Medical Group of Kansas PA
13800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, 66223 KS
(913) 945-2080

Affiliated hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
KANSAS CITY, 66160 KS
(913) 588-7332

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL.

Does Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?

Yes, Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen is affiliated with Erickson Health Medical Group of Kansas PA.

What conditions does Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen treat?

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Edema, General Care, Hypothyroidism, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen?

Dr. Denise R. Zwahlen's office is located at 3599 Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, KS 66103.