Catherine Friends, ARNP-FNP
NPI 1457703118 · Nurse Practitioner · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Friends, ARNP-FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1457703118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457703118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP-FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016021955 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
413 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $77 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 66 | $9 |
| 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'SG2211 | 51 | $13 |
| 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'SG2211 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 79 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 78 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 58 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 57 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 57 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 51 | 19 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-06
- Last updated
- 2017-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Friends's NPI number?
- Catherine Friends's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457703118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Friends's specialty?
- Catherine Friends is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine Friends located?
- Catherine Friends's practice location on file with NPPES is 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3220.
- What is Catherine Friends's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Friends is (816) 932-2000.
- Does Catherine Friends accept Medicare?
- Catherine Friends is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Friends's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Friends's NPI (1457703118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.