THOMAS SHIREMAN, MD
Direct Primary Care
Expert care focused on maintaining function and quality of life for older adults.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1986
- Medicare specialty
- Gastroenterology
- Also practices
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Digestive Health Specialists LLC · 70 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, addressing complex, multi-system conditions that can affect the body as it ages. Thomas Shireman, MD practices in a direct-pay setting in Kansas City, Missouri. Patients access care through a direct-pay model.
This specialty manages the complex health issues common in later life, including falls prevention, polypharmacy management, and the care of chronic diseases that affect multiple body systems. Care addresses functional decline and maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
The practice operates on a direct-pay basis, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Geriatric Medicine focus on?
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, addressing complex, multi-system conditions that can affect the body as it ages.
Does this doctor accept insurance?
The practice operates on a direct-pay basis, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.
What kind of conditions are managed in this specialty?
This specialty manages the complex health issues common in later life, including falls prevention, polypharmacy management, and the care of chronic diseases that affect multiple body systems.
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