APP Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Local GI market

92 gastroenterologists

within 30 miles. That is 14.5 per 100,000 adults aged 45-74, close to the US average (13.6).

38% of them finished medical school 30 or more years ago (US: 36%).

Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians file; Census ACS 2019-2023.

Procedure mix nearby

64% colonoscopy

Medicare fee-for-service procedures billed within 30 miles in 2024: 27,074 colonoscopies, 12,948 EGDs, 1,134 ERCPs, 1,067 EUS.

ERCP volume is heavy and EUS is heavy for the population, compared with the US (adjusted for Medicare Advantage share). 100% done in a hospital or surgery center; 64% by gastroenterologists.

67.5% of adults 45-75 in this county are up to date on colorectal screening, 4.1 points above the state (63.4%).

40% of Medicare patients here are in Medicare Advantage (state: 33%). Medicare procedure counts above cover only the other 60%.

Source: CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners by provider and service, 2024 (fee-for-service only; services for fewer than 11 patients hidden). CMS MA penetration; CDC PLACES 2025 (2022 survey).

Cost of living

Prices in Kansas are 9.9% below the US average.

Kansas state income tax on $450k: about $25k (5.6%), single filer, before deductions. Local taxes not included. ($450k is a reference salary; this ad states none.)

Source: BEA regional price parities, 2024. State level; big metros cost more. Tax: Tax Foundation 2026 state brackets.

Hospitals and surgery centers

28 hospitals, 45 surgery centers

within 30 miles. 24 of the hospitals run an emergency department; 12 of 22 rated hold 4 or 5 CMS stars.

Nearest: University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital (3 mi, 4 stars); Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital (5 mi); Saint Luke's South Hospital (6 mi, 4 stars).

16 of the surgery centers reported 18,683 Medicare outpatient colonoscopies in a year. More endoscopy centers usually means more ASC ownership and partnership options.

Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information and ASC Quality Reporting (ASC-12 colonoscopy cases, Medicare fee-for-service). Located by ZIP code.

State rules for your contract

Noncompete: Courts decide

No physician-specific statute. Courts decide case by case whether the time, distance and scope are reasonable.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: member (faster multi-state licensing).

State law summary, not legal advice. Have a contract lawyer read your agreement. IMLC states; all states.

Employer

Academic medical center, Government

The employer is a government employer. W-2 jobs with it usually count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Confirm which entity pays you.

Source

Visas (H-1B / J-1)

This employer filed 3 H-1B wage filings for attending GI physicians (2024-2026), at $158k-$239k (median $216k).

All GI H-1B filings in Kansas: 13, median $239k.

This county has no current primary care shortage designation. State J-1 waiver contacts (3RNET).

Source: US Dept. of Labor LCA disclosure data (certified H-1B, FY2024-FY2026); HRSA HPSA data. All GI H-1B employers