Doctor Profile

Cancer Care · Medical Oncology

Peter C. Kohler

MD · Medical Oncology · University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
217 S MADISON ST
Traverse City, MI 49684
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
475
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kohler

See which plans Dr. Kohler accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Michigan, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kohler is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 49684, MI — the Medical Oncology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kohler Does

Dr. Kohler served 475 Medicare patients across 783 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 21% below the average Medical Oncology in Michigan (598 patients across 75 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)512236
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)10893
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)5151
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)5035
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205)3636

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kohler billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kohler is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

Cadillac, MI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Munson Medical Center

Traverse City, MI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Grayling, MI
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

Kalkaska, MI
Rating not available

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Frankfort, MI
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kohler practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kohler offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 217 S MADISON ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 392-8400

Area Safety Grade

B-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 79% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

31.9715

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cancer Care Doctors near 49684, MI

If Dr. Kohler isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cancer care doctors near 49684, MI:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jessica D. ArdenRadiation Oncology6512.8 mi
Douglas M. BrownRadiation Oncology7882.8 mi
David HeimburgerRadiation Oncology4022.8 mi
Neil R. ForsterRadiation Oncology5922.8 mi
Robert M. PrustRadiation Oncology3602.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kohler takes three steps:

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Peter C. Kohler: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kohler accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kohler is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kohler depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 49684, MI →
Where is Dr. Kohler's office?
Dr. Kohler practices at 217 S MADISON ST, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: (231) 392-8400.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kohler accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (231) 392-8400 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 49684, MI to see available options.
Does Dr. Kohler offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kohler as offering telehealth. Call the office at (231) 392-8400 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kohler?
Dr. Kohler graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kohler treated 475 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kohler is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (231) 392-8400 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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