Quick answers
- Does Kenneth W. Friar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth W. Friar 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 Kenneth W. Friar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 101 Original Medicare patients and 711 services for Kenneth W. Friar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth W. Friar's NPI number?
- 1730184847. 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 Kenneth W. Friar, 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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 711 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)293 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)170 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)138 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)48 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)14 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure54%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth W. Friar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Dickinson County Healthcare SystemIron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774‑1313
- 580 W College Ave, Up Health SystemMarquette, MI 49855 (906) 228‑9440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth W. Friar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sound Inpatient Physicians-Michigan PLLC171 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sound Inpatient Physicians-Michigan PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730184847 |
| 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