Kenneth Gwinn, MD
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
With over 41 years in otolaryngology, Kenneth Gwinn, MD is a long-established otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery specialist in Shelby Township. He graduated from Illinois Medical College in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.97/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5249dNPPES updated 2011-12-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
48681 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315-4403
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.97/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.28%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan1.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
545
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
625
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,028
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $110k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$521 received from industry
23 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 Kenneth Gwinn's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.62 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Illinois Medical College
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Taxonomy: 207YX0905X
Education & Training
Illinois Medical College (Class of 1985)
Virtual Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Kenneth Gwinn
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth Gwinn for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shelby Township 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 Gwinn
NPI records show Dr. Gwinn as active with telehealth listed in Shelby Township, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 799-1212.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kenneth Gwinn
Practice Location
48681 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315-4403
Mailing Address
48681 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315-4403
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