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Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Gary Merle Friesen, MD)

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1989)

850 West Baraga Avenue Suite 20
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 449-3440

Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD is a cardiologist in Marquette, MI specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD is affiliated with UP Health System and American College of Cardiology.

Office Locations

850 West Baraga Avenue Suite 20
Marquette, MI 49855

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

stress EKG

transesophageal echocardiography

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), stress EKG, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 25%

By Volume:

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD performed more myocardial perfusion SPECT, and nuclear scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, spectral Doppler echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1197
cardioversion	15
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	272
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142
minimally invasive procedures	89
nuclear scan	243
stress testing	362
ultrasound (sonogram)	824
vascular procedures	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1355
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	269
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	114
nuclear scan	306
stress testing	425
ultrasound (sonogram)	904
vascular procedures	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	930
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1742
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	685
From 75 to 84	619
85 and over	264
Less than 65	258

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1199
cardioversion	12
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	196
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	77
nuclear scan	211
stress testing	329
ultrasound (sonogram)	865
vascular procedures	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	679

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	227
Less than 65	209

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1285
cardioversion	27
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	149
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
minimally invasive procedures	105
nuclear scan	206
stress testing	333
ultrasound (sonogram)	918
vascular procedures	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1360
Female	1578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2776
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1100
From 75 to 84	984
85 and over	470
Less than 65	384

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1298
cardioversion	38
doctor visit	104
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
minimally invasive procedures	122
nuclear scan	202
stress testing	308
ultrasound (sonogram)	972
vascular procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	690
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	200
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1629
cardioversion	30
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	151
hospital care	172
inpatient care	172
minimally invasive procedures	159
nuclear scan	241
stress testing	388
ultrasound (sonogram)	1219
vascular procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	746

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	607
From 75 to 84	505
85 and over	257
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1346
cardioversion	33
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	179
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	135
nuclear scan	172
stress testing	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	1011
vascular procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	663
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	191
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1503
cardioversion	40
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	121
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246
minimally invasive procedures	138
nuclear scan	198
stress testing	335
ultrasound (sonogram)	1152
vascular procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	744
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1375
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	475
85 and over	214
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1305
cardioversion	34
doctor visit	63
hospital care	318
inpatient care	318
minimally invasive procedures	106
nuclear scan	153
stress testing	265
ultrasound (sonogram)	1040

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	659
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	207
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1848
cardioversion	29
doctor visit	84
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228
minimally invasive procedures	153
nuclear scan	228
stress testing	470
ultrasound (sonogram)	1389

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	751

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1524
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	665
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	248
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1369
cardioversion	28
doctor visit	110
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
minimally invasive procedures	88
nuclear scan	149
stress testing	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	1049

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	641
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	212
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1303
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	86
minimally invasive procedures	85
nuclear scan	134
stress testing	341
ultrasound (sonogram)	962

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	178
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Marquette, MI were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

cardiac procedures	1386
cardioversion	27
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	148
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
minimally invasive procedures	114
nuclear scan	203
stress testing	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	1025
vascular procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	713
Female	694

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1338
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	40
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	469
85 and over	222
Less than 65	158
65 to 74	557

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1989)

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UP Health System

American College of Cardiology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marquette, MI.

4.6

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$578 WATCHMAN $211	WATCHMAN Access System $163	WATCHMAN FLX $122	Vascular Access $81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$202 ENTRESTO $119	LEQVIO $83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$161 LifeVest $161
Abbott Laboratories	$140 AMPLATZER Occluders $140
The Spectranetics Corporation	$111 SLS IIGLIDELIGHT $111
Other	$218 BRILINTA $62	ELIQUIS $54	CAMZYOS $26	XARELTO $18	SAVAYSA $18	Other $40

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,409

Research Payments

Dr. Gary M. Friesen, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $2,070.

Biography

Dr. Gary Friesen is a Marquette, MI physician who specializes in adult cardiology. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Friesen attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Friesen is affiliated with UP Health System. Dr. Friesen welcomes new patients at his office inMarquette, MI as reported by Doctor.com.