Kenneth W Friar, M.D.
Kenneth W Friar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Traverse City, MI with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kenneth W Friar, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 36+ years, working in group practice. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.
Older · 6826dNPPES updated 2007-09-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2349
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
56
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
167
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
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 Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$275 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Kenneth W Friar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Wayne State University School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 107, Traverse City, MI 49685-0107
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kenneth W Friar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth W Friar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — 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 Kenneth W Friar
Dr. Friar 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) 947-0673.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2349
Mailing Address
Po Box 107, Traverse City, MI 49685-0107
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