Hospitals in Kansas City, KS - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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University Of Kansas Hospital
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66160
Ratings: Phone: (913) 588-7332

Providence Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas 66112
Ratings: Phone: (913) 596-4000

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