Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC (2024)

Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC (1)

Family Medicine

AdventHealth Medical Group

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Merriam

AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee Mission

Call AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee Mission at913-632-2900

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Biography

Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC, is a Board-certified family nurse practitioner with AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee Mission. Previously, she worked as a nurse practitioner at a walk-in clinic in Fort Scott, Kansas, and she was a registered nurse in various departments across AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, including the medical-surgical unit, mother-baby unit and newborn observation nursery. She also has experience in anesthesia nursing care.

Michael earned her master of science in nursing through the family nurse practitioner curriculum at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences.

Areas Served
Merriam, KS

Languages Spoken
English
Board Certification

Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Ages Accepted

Infants

Children

Adolescents

Adults

Geriatrics

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Insurances accepted by Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC

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The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

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  • AARP
  • Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual HMO
  • Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual PPO
  • Aetna ACA
  • Aetna AdventHealth Employee Plan
  • Aetna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna Better Health-KS Medicaid
  • Aetna HMO-POS
  • Aetna Medicare Group/Retiree HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Allwell (Wellcare) Medicare Advantage (KS & MO)
  • Ambetter Exchange (KS & MO)
  • BCBS-Kansas City
  • BCBS ACA Exchange-Kansas City
  • BIND On Demand with UHC Choice Plus
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Medicare Advantage-Kansas City
  • Century Health Solutions
  • Cigna-Healthspring
  • Cigna BayCare
  • Cigna Behavioral
  • Corvel
  • Coventry-Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • Farm Bureau with United HealthCare Choice Plus
  • First Health Network
  • Focus
  • GEHA
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Hallmark employees with United HealthCare
  • HealthNet Federal Services (Tricare)
  • Home State Health Allwell Medicare Advantage
  • Home State Health Ambetter Exchange
  • Humana
  • Humana Behavioral
  • Humana Gold Medicare Advantage
  • MEDICA with United Healthcare
  • Medicaid-KS
  • Medicaid KANCARE
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Medicare Part A and/or B
  • Medicare Railroad - Palmetto
  • Multiplan
  • New Directions Behavioral Health
  • Occupational Health Management
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health
  • PHCS
  • PlanVista
  • Point Comfort
  • ProviDRs
  • Spira Care with Blue Select Plus
  • Sunflower (Kansas Medicaid)
  • Sunflower AllWell Medicare Advantage
  • Sunflower AmBetter Exchange
  • Today's Option Pyramid Life
  • Tricare-HealthNet Federal Services
  • United
  • United Behavioral
  • United DSNP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Kansas Medicaid)
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • VACCN

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q:Question: What locations does Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC practice at?

A:Answer: Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC practices at Merriam at 7450 Kessler Street, Suite 300, Merriam, KS, 66204. Learn more about Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC at AdventHealth.

Q:Question: What is Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC's specialty?

A:Answer: Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC specializes in Family Medicine. Learn more about Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC at AdventHealth.

Q:Question: What insurance does Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC accept?

A:Answer: Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC accepts AARP, Aetna ACA, Aetna AdventHealth Employee Plan, Aetna Behavioral Health, Aetna Better Health-KS Medicaid, Aetna HMO-POS, Aetna Medicare Group/Retiree HMO/PPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual HMO, Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual PPO, Allwell (Wellcare) Medicare Advantage (KS & MO), Ambetter Exchange (KS & MO), BCBS ACA Exchange-Kansas City, BCBS-Kansas City, Beech Street, BIND On Demand with UHC Choice Plus, Blue Medicare Advantage-Kansas City, Century Health Solutions, Cigna BayCare, Cigna Behavioral, Cigna-Healthspring, Corvel, Coventry-Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO, Farm Bureau with United HealthCare Choice Plus, First Health Network, Focus, Galaxy Health Network, GEHA, Hallmark employees with United HealthCare, HealthNet Federal Services (Tricare), Home State Health Allwell Medicare Advantage, Home State Health Ambetter Exchange, Humana, Humana Behavioral, Humana Gold Medicare Advantage, MEDICA with United Healthcare, Medicaid KANCARE, Medicaid-KS, Medicare Advantage PFFS, Medicare Part A and/or B, Medicare Railroad - Palmetto, Multiplan, New Directions Behavioral Health, Occupational Health Management, Optum Health, Oscar Health, PHCS, PlanVista, Point Comfort, ProviDRs, Spira Care with Blue Select Plus, Sunflower (Kansas Medicaid), Sunflower AllWell Medicare Advantage, Sunflower AmBetter Exchange, Today's Option Pyramid Life, Tricare-HealthNet Federal Services, United, United Behavioral, United DSNP, United Healthcare Community Plan (Kansas Medicaid), United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and VACCN. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC at AdventHealth.

Q:Question: What conditions does Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC treat?

A:Answer: Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Asthma, Chickenpox, Childhood Illnesses, Chronic Cough, Colds, Constipation, Flu, Gout, Headaches and Migraines, High Blood Pressure, High Calcium, High Cholesterol, Influenza, Low Calcium, Low Testosterone, Minor Burns, Minor Injuries, Moles, Mumps, Osteoporosis, Pneumonia, Rashes, Ringworm, Seasonal Allergies, Sore Throat, Sprained Ankle, Sprains, Strep Throat, Sunburn, Tetanus, Tonsillitis and Vitamin D Deficiency. Learn more about Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC at AdventHealth.

Q:Question: What health services does Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC provide?

A:Answer: Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC provides Primary Care services. Learn more about Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC at AdventHealth.

Michael McNellis, APRN, FNP-BC (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between APRN and FNP BC? ›

As previously mentioned, FNPs are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). This means that every FNP is also an APRN. An FNP is set apart from other APRNs because they have skills needed to handle patient care at all ages, and to act as primary care providers in a clinical setting.

What is a MSN APRN FNP BC? ›

The Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program at CDU is an immersive 16-month program meticulously tailored for nurses aiming to transition into advanced Family Nurse Practitioner roles.

What is the difference between APRN CNP and an MD? ›

The biggest difference between the two medical professions is the type of schools they attend. A Doctor of Medicine (MD) goes to medical school, but a nurse practitioner does not. The amount of time they spend in training also differs between the two roles. It takes about 11 years (or more) to become a physician.

Is an FNP as good as a doctor? ›

While it can be tempting to want care from someone with the title “Doctor”, nurse practitioners are equally skilled and knowledgeable in their field. Nurse practitioners are typically not as booked as doctors, and can fit patients in sooner, providing relief without long delays or wait times.

Is a NP higher than a APRN? ›

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a type of APRN. The other three types of APRNs are nurse midwives (NMs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). NPs specialize in chosen areas of medicine, such as gerontology, women's health or mental health.

Is seeing a nurse practitioner as good as seeing a doctor? ›

“One myth is that NPs cannot provide quality care because we have a different background,” Anno says. “Many studies that compare NP and physician primary care find very few differences.” In other words, the quality of your care depends in part on the provider (not their degree) and your relationship with them.

What is the highest level of nurse practitioner? ›

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

A DNP degree is the highest level of education in the nursing field and prepares nurses for leadership roles in their health care organizations.

Is an APRN as good as an MD? ›

APRNs can diagnose and treat disease just like an MD or a PA for the most part. At minimum, an APRN has a registered nurse license (RN), hands-on clinical experience, and a master's degree in the nursing field. APRNs are also supervised by a licensed MD.

What does FNP-BC mean for a doctor? ›

A “C” tacked on to the front or back means “certified” by AANP. FNP-BC vs. NP. When you see “BC” it means board certification. “FNP-BC” means a family nurse practitioner board certified by the ANCC.

Is ACNP or FNP better? ›

ACNPs are trained to make important and life-altering decisions for patients in critical conditions. This means FNPs are more likely to focus on long-term plans for patients for whom they will provide extended medical care, while ACNPs are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in fast-paced environments.

What does APRN BC mean? ›

What is an APRN-BC? The designation of BC stands for “board certified.” This may mean that an APRN has completed a certification process to be recognized as a professional in that particular advanced nursing field, such as FNP-BC for Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

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