Quick answers
- Does Ricky W. Friesen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricky W. Friesen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ricky W. Friesen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 528 Original Medicare patients and 14,052 services for Ricky W. Friesen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricky W. Friesen's NPI number?
- 1396757332. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ricky W. Friesen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 528 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,052 |
| Different services or procedures | 164 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,680 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)479 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)323 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)258 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)253 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis37%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes24%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricky W. Friesen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8200 W Central Ave, Suite 1Wichita, KS 67212 (316) 721‑4544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricky W. Friesen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A.37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396757332 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians