Montgomery John Hegewald, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Montgomery John Hegewald is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Traverse City, MI with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(231) 935-5710Traverse City, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Montgomery John Hegewald, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 186 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Traverse City32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6476dNPPES updated 2008-08-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4100 Park Forest Dr Suite 208, Traverse City, MI 49684-7331

Fax: (231) 935-9045
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.3%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

460

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

765

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,208

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $613k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    University of Washington School of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Montgomery John Hegewald

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Montgomery John Hegewald for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Montgomery John Hegewald

Dr. Hegewald 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) 935-5710.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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