Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Catherine Friends work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Catherine Friends at 4 hospitals: Hedrick Medical Center, Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City and Wright Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Catherine Friends see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 11 practice locations, including Wichita, KS, Blue Springs, MO and Belton, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Catherine Friends's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Catherine Friends accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine Friends accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Catherine Friends offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Catherine Friends offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Catherine Friends?
- (316) 303-1045, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Catherine Friends's NPI number?
- 1457703118. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Catherine Friends works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catherine Friends at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Hedrick Medical CenterChillicothe, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261321
- Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260062
- St Lukes Hospital of Kansas CityKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260138
- Wright Memorial HospitalTrenton, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261309
Practice locations
Addresses where Catherine Friends is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1035 N Emporia Ave, Suite 185Wichita, KS 67214 (316) 303‑1045
- 1101 S 7 HwyBlue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 251‑5800
- 1307 E N AveBelton, MO 64012 (816) 251‑5765
- 191 Iowa BlvdTrenton, MO 64683 (660) 358‑5700
- 4330 Wornall Rd, Suite 2000Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 931‑1883
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catherine Friends as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc1,237 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457703118 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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