Dr. James Kaplan, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases • Male • Age 63

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Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep-disordered Breathing, and More

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Dr. James Kaplan, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in Overland Park, KS and has been practicing for 30 years. He specializes in cardiovascular & pulmonary diseases, pulmonary disease, and more.

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Kansas Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists

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Kansas Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists10550 Quivira Rd Ste 335 Overland Park, KS 66215

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplan

5.0

Based on 42 reviews

5 Stars	97.61904761904762%	(41)
4 Stars	2.380952380952381%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
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Average Reported Wait Time

Under 10 minutes

Dr. Kaplan's Performance

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Time well spent

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
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What People Say About Dr. James Kaplan, MD

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My visit as others in the past was excellent. No wait, detailed update on my sleep program and consistent follow up. Great experience.

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Michael Smid – May 19, 2020

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I visited with Dr. Kaplan via video chat on behalf of my father-in-law, Charles Williams. (He does not have a phone that will allow such a video visit, so I facilitated the chat.) Charles was very pleased with the attention he received from Dr. Kaplan. The visit was pretty brief, but Dr. Kaplan ordered an oxygen tank for Charles and he seems to be sleeping much better as a result. (Dr. Dan Knight)

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Charles Williams – Apr 20, 2020

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Dr. Kaplan listens carefully, explains well, is thorough, and always prepared to explain test results. He is efficient, on time, and has empathy for his patients. He was one of my doctors in the hospital several years ago when I was sent there by ambulance from another doctor. During the course of 5 days, I was so impressed with his manner of care and desire to find a solution that I said that I wanted to be his patient. I continue to be pleased with the great care I received from Dr. Kaplan and his staff.

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Mar 12, 2020

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Dr. Kaplan and his staff are always knowledgeable, patient, understanding and caring. Dr. Kaplan has improved the quality of my life by diagnosing and treating a condition that other doctors over the years couldn't help. He listens extremely well and is always cheerful and positive. I have immense confidence in his care and I would recommend him highly to others. At the bottom on the ratings I intended to check 5 stars for all categories but it does not appear that way, and I was unable to correct my error.

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Lorna J Cox – Dec 28, 2019

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Dr. Kaplan is great. He always takes time to understand my questions. He explains things in a non-technical manner. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Brad – Dec 23, 2019

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Great visit. Very professional yet friendly. Everyone was so helpful and friendly.

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Donna Sogard – Sep 07, 2019

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Dr Kaplan is a very personal and dedicated. He will explain your condition at your level to comprehend. He will take the time to answer any question you may have. You will find he is well respected through out the hospital and his office. I am very satisfied I became a patient of his.

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James Thompson in Olathe, KS – Jun 17, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. James Kaplan for almost 40 years & he is very knowledgeable, compassionate, friendly, wonderful listener & does not rush through your appointment. I am truly grateful in having Dr. Kaplan as my lung doctor & hope to continue with him for another 40+ years.

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ANNETTA in KANSAS CITY, KS – Jun 15, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. Kaplan's for at least 20 years. He is very professional and takes time to get to know his patient. If one thing doesn't work he tries something else. I have the most confidence in him as a Doctor and would highly recommend him.

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Cheryl Kelly in Conway Spings, KS – May 17, 2019

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Dr. Kaplan has the gift of explanation. He is refreshingly easy to understand and spends the right amount of time with his patients, at least from my purview. Dr. Kaplan's reassuring manner is one you wish all your doctors possessed. Add to that his wealth of knowledge, and you have a prescription for a doctor you would highly recommend to all your friends and family.

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M. Vandiver in Overland Park, KS – May 14, 2019

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Love Dr Kaplan. He is kind, friendly and thorough ??

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Cyndy Becker – Apr 26, 2019

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I go to Dr. Kaplan he is a fabulous Dr.cares about his patients and he keeps me going. The staff here is about the best i have seen. I would recommend them with 10 stars for sure.

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Robert in Olathe Ks, KS – Mar 25, 2019

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Dr Kaplan is by far the best Doctor in the Greater Kansas City area. His knowledge does not stop at pulmonary he looks at all sides of your condition before making a plan to get you healthy again. He does not just refer you to someone else. He has been my Doctor for 30 years and I would recommend him to anyone. He always takes his time to listen and never makes you feel rushed. You will not regret choosing him for you pulmonologist.

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KS – Mar 24, 2019

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I've been seeing Dr. Kaplan for at least five years now. I've found him to always be professional and friendly. He takes time to answer my questions and explains things to me in a way I can understand. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

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Cheryl Beer in Overland Park, KS – Feb 16, 2019

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Dr. Kaplan has many years in this industry, and he came highly recommended. From my initial appointment, he took a lot of time to get to know me and my health history. He then was able to run additional tests needed to fully assess my situation. I would strongly recommend Dr. Kaplan and his team of Associates.

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Brian White in Greenwood, MO – Dec 28, 2018

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Everyone is helpful and professional. Appointments are always on time. Dr Kaplan spends an appropriate amount of time explaining test results and advising on ways to improve conditions.

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Bob in Leawood, KS – Nov 03, 2018

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Excellent, I am very happy with Dr. Kaplan

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Betty J McDowell in Basehor, KS – Oct 26, 2018

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Excellent pulmonologist with exccellent patient rapport. Very knowledgeable and is interested in his patients' health and healing

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Barbara johnson in Overland Park, KS – May 25, 2018

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Dr. Kaplan is a top doctor. He has helped my husband and two sons to improve their breathing problems. He is friendly, professional, and extremely competent. He found the right medications for my husband to improve his health. We have recommended him to others and will continue to do so. His staff is friendly and helpful and respond quickly to questions and concerns.

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Merriam, KS – Oct 29, 2017

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I feel very confident that Dr Kaplan leads me in the right direction. I do not feel he is rushed through office visits.

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Joyce Schmitt in Overland Park, KS – Sep 24, 2017

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Dr. Kaplan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Aetna POS; Aetna PPO; Behavioral Health; Choice Plus POS II; National Advantage
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Beech Street (Multiplan): Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Access PPO; Blue Advantage HMO; Blue Advantage Plus HMO; Blue Card PPO; Blue Care HMO; Preferred Care Blue PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cenpatico Behavioral Health
Cigna: Behavioral Health; Cigna HMO; Cigna POS; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Comp Choice: Comp Results
Compassionate Care Network (CCN): Compassionate Care Network (CCN) PPO
CorVel
Coventry Health Care: Advantra HMO; Advantra PPO; Coventry Health Care HMO; Coventry Health Care POS; Coventry Health Care PPO
Family Health Partners: Family Health Partners HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Freedom Health: Freedom Network PPO; Select PPO
HCA Midwest Comp Care: HMCC PHO
Health Exchange: Health Exchange PPO
Healthcare USA: Healthcare USA HMO
Homestate Health Plan
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Gold Plus Choice PPO; Gold Plus HMO; Humana HMO; Humana POS; Humana PPO; Preferred PPO
Medicaid
Missouri Care: Missouri Care HMO
Molina Healthcare: Molina; Molina HMO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
MVP Health Care: MVP Health Care PPO
New Directions Behavioral Health
PHCS
Preferred Health Professionals: Preferred Health Professionals PPO
Preferred Healthcare: Preferred Healthcare PPO
Preferred Mental Health Management, LLC
Premier Group Insurance
Private HealthCare Systems: Private HealthCare Systems PPO
RockPort Health Care: CCO/Rockport
Savility: Savility POS
Tricare
UniCare: UniCare HMO
UnitedHealthCare: Medicare Supplement PPO; United Behavioral Health; United Healthcare; United Healthcare HMO; United Healthcare POS; United Healthcare PPO
Value Options: Behavioral Health
Viant: Viant PPO
WellCare: WellCare PPO

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Practice Areas

Obstructive Lung Disease

Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.

Typically treats 96% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Asthma

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Asthma more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Emphysema

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Emphysema more than 95% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 95% of their peers

Sleep-disordered Breathing

Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.

Typically treats 98% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Sleep Disorders

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Sleep Disorders more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Sleep Apnea

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Sleep Apnea more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease specialists diagnose and treat a range of conditions that cause scarring of lung tissue due to autoimmune disease or environment exposure to harmful materials.

Typically treats 85% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Emphysema

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Emphysema more than 95% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 95% of their peers

Pulmonary Function Test

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan performs Pulmonary Function Test more than 92% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan performs this procedure more than 92% of their peers

Respiratory-tract Conditions

Immunologists diagnose and treat conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and COPD that affect the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, bronchi and lungs.

Typically treats 74% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 9 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Asthma

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Asthma more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Low Blood Oxygen Level

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Low Blood Oxygen Level more than 95% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 95% of their peers

Lung Nodule

high

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Lung Nodule more than 89% of their peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 89% of their peers

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Dr. Kaplan's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Pulmonary Disease

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Pulmonary Disease more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Sleep Disorders

very high

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Sleep Disorders more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute insomnia
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Central Sleep Apnea
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
Drug-Induced Insomnia
Endogenous Insomnia
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Fatal Familial Insomnia
Infantile Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
Insomnia With Sleep Apnea
Irregular Sleep-Wake Pattern
Jet Lag
Narcolepsy
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Primary Insomnia
Problem Sleepiness
Psycho-Reactive Insomnia
Psychophysiological Insomnia
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Secondary Insomnia
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Talking
Sleep-Walking

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About Me

Care Philosophy
Biography

I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician colleagues and other healthcare professionals to help ensure each patient's individual healthcare needs are met.

Specialties

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

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Education

1990

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

Fellowship Hospital

1987

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

Residency Hospital

1985

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

Internship Hospital

1984

University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine

Medical School

1979

Williams College

Undergraduate School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Affiliated Hospitals

Check the quality of care at hospitals where Dr. Kaplan treats patients.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Overland Park, KS

72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2018)