Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carole Frier, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1730151374
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1300 Walnut St, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 503093401
(515) 243-1180
fax (515) 243-1461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 30, 2008
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #02396
Medicaid
IA #0476184

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730151374. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,336
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,512
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 429 160 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 323 156 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 281 144 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 273 120 $120
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 169 117 $16
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 143 95 $9
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 91 64 $169
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 72 68 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 72 35 $10
85610 Blood test, clotting time 70 12 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Des Moines Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $19.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,646
Patients
430
Total drug cost
$21,455
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 241 63 $4,203
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 172 44 $2,390
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 166 47 $1,396
Losartan Potassium Generic 141 38 $2,106
Lisinopril Generic 131 36 $1,115
Omeprazole Generic 122 36 $1,671
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 103 26 $478
Gabapentin Generic 99 26 $1,908
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 89 22 $1,556
Simvastatin Generic 82 23 $1,154

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carole Frier's medical specialty?
Dr. Carole Frier practices Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Carole Frier practice?
Dr. Carole Frier practices at 1300 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 503093401. Office phone: 5152431180.
What is Dr. Carole Frier's NPI?
Dr. Carole Frier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730151374, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carole Frier accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carole Frier accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carole Frier commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.