Frederick Dressler, MD
NPI 1669451233 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sylva, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frederick Dressler, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sylva, NC (NPI 1669451233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669451233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200300143 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
901 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 484 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 157 | $156 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 149 | $13 |
| Heart Rhythm Review and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over 8-15 Days93248 | 37 | $24 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 24 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 140 | 43 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 128 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 121 | 55 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 80 | 23 |
| Potassium Chloride | 80 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 4 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
- 2006-01-12
- Last updated
- 2025-04-11
- Certified
- 2025-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frederick Dressler's NPI number?
- Frederick Dressler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669451233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frederick Dressler's specialty?
- Frederick Dressler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frederick Dressler located?
- Frederick Dressler's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Central St, Sylva, NC 28779-5412.
- What is Frederick Dressler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frederick Dressler is (828) 586-7705.
- Does Frederick Dressler accept Medicare?
- Frederick Dressler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frederick Dressler's NPI active?
- Yes — Frederick Dressler's NPI (1669451233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.