Kathryn J Freeman, MD

Family Medicine

Kathryn J Freeman is a Family Medicine specialist based in St Paul, MN with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 227-6551St Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kathryn J Freeman, MD has practiced family medicine for 15+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 765 Family Medicine providers in MNSee all Family Medicine in St Paul15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1874dNPPES updated 2021-04-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

580 Rice Street, St Paul, MN 55103

Fax: (651) 227-1804
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

3.16%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

3.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.1%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

93

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

182

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,278

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $382k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2011

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. Board certified · Apr 4, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2011)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kathryn J Freeman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn J Freeman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St Paul 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 Kathryn J Freeman

Dr. Freeman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 227-6551.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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

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