William Thomas Kern, MD
William Thomas Kern is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Traverse City, MI with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
William Thomas Kern, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Traverse City, MI. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2349
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
238
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
113
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
205
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2009
West Virginia University School of Medicine
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 107, Traverse City, MI 49685-0107
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With William Thomas Kern
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Thomas Kern for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 William Thomas Kern
Dr. Kern 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) 922-9270.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Thomas Kern
Practice Location
1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2349
Mailing Address
Po Box 107, Traverse City, MI 49685-0107
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