Diane Begg Young, MD
Diane Begg Young is an Urology specialist based in Traverse City, MI with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Diane Begg Young, MD has been part of the Traverse City medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 598dNPPES updated 2024-10-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3922 Cedar Run Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-9687
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.56%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
656
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,282
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $302k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$704 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Diane Begg Young's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Board certified · Oct 1, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 2006)
Virtual Urology Care With Diane Begg Young
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Diane Begg Young for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Traverse 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 Diane Begg Young
Dr. Young is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Traverse City, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (231) 935-0322.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diane Begg Young
Practice Location
3922 Cedar Run Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-9687
Mailing Address
3922 Cedar Run Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-9687
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