Branden W. Comfort, M.D., M.P.H

Internal Medicine

Branden W. Comfort is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, KS with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(913) 588-6005Kansas City, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Branden W. Comfort, M.D., M.P.H practices as part of a group internist practice in Kansas City, KS. A Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery graduate since 2012, he brings 14+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 145 Internal Medicine providers in KSSee all Internal Medicine in Kansas City14+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 3530dNPPES updated 2016-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3901 Rainbow Blvd Ms 1020, Kansas City, KS 66160-0001

Fax: (913) 588-6055
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.69%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)

2.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.9%

Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Kansas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

364

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

452

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,514

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $900k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3901 Rainbow Blvd 4070 Delp, Ms 4017, Kansas City, KS 66160-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Branden W. Comfort

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Branden W. Comfort for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Branden W. Comfort

Dr. Comfort is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kansas City, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 588-6005.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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