Irene S Kazmers, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Irene S Kazmers is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Petoskey, MI with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 50 years in internal medicine, Irene S Kazmers, MD is a long-established rheumatologist in Petoskey. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 1976), she has been practicing for over 50 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3280 Woods Way, Petoskey, MI 49770-8105
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better69.6%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
198
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,739
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.10M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$759 received from industry
38 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 Irene S Kazmers's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Irene S Kazmers
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irene S Kazmers for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Petoskey 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 Irene S Kazmers
NPI records show Dr. Kazmers as active with telehealth listed in Petoskey, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (231) 348-3800.
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 Irene S Kazmers
Practice Location
3280 Woods Way, Petoskey, MI 49770-8105
Mailing Address
3280 Woods Way, Petoskey, MI 49770-8105
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