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
- Primary practice
-
1300 Walnut St, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 503093401
(515) 243-1180
fax (515) 243-1461
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $19.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.