Bruce Fridinger, DPM
NPI 1013998145 · Podiatrist · Ottumwa, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Fridinger, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Ottumwa, IA (NPI 1013998145).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013998145
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- IA0102 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,641 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 652 | $43 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 449 | $23 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 134 | $79 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 80 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $108 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 40 | $15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2010-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Fridinger's NPI number?
- Bruce Fridinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013998145, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Fridinger's specialty?
- Bruce Fridinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Bruce Fridinger located?
- Bruce Fridinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 N Sheridan Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501-4228.
- What is Bruce Fridinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Fridinger is (641) 683-7901.
- Does Bruce Fridinger accept Medicare?
- Bruce Fridinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Fridinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Fridinger's NPI (1013998145) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.