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Anesthesiology

Shelly L. Kahler, MD

Works at hospitals in Cadillac, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Shelly L. Kahler, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49601. Phone: (231) 876-3876. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shelly L. Kahler had 99 Original Medicare patients and 102 services. NPI 1770531022. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49601 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (231) 876‑3876
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
  • Group practice: Munson Healthcare Cadillac
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shelly L. Kahler, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shelly L. Kahler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shelly L. Kahler 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 Shelly L. Kahler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Shelly L. Kahler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shelly L. Kahler's NPI number?
1770531022. 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 Shelly L. Kahler, 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 patients99
Services billed to Medicare102
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)13 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Shelly L. Kahler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shelly L. Kahler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shelly L. Kahler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shelly L. Kahler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac103 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Traverse City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Munson Healthcare Cadillac

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770531022
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians