Karla Frick, MMS,PA-C
NPI 1154308567 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karla Frick, MMS,PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1154308567).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154308567
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MMS,PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2722 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
763 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 159 | $33 |
| Partial Removal of Bone of Additional Segment of Spine in Lower Back With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves During Fusion of Spine in Lower Back63053 | 87 | $29 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back With Partial Removal of Spine Bone and Disc22633 | 53 | $235 |
| Partial Removal of Bone of Single Segment of Spine in Lower Back With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves During Fusion of Spine in Lower Back63052 | 53 | $33 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 51 | $27 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 138 | 95 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 83 | 59 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 60 | 49 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,500 across 43 records (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
- 2005-12-28
- Last updated
- 2022-05-04
- Certified
- 2022-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karla Frick's NPI number?
- Karla Frick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154308567, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karla Frick's specialty?
- Karla Frick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karla Frick located?
- Karla Frick's practice location on file with NPPES is 1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020-5514.
- What is Karla Frick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karla Frick is (602) 944-2900.
- Does Karla Frick accept Medicare?
- Karla Frick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karla Frick's NPI active?
- Yes — Karla Frick's NPI (1154308567) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.