Carole Frier, D.O.
NPI 1730151374 · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carole Frier, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1730151374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730151374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02396 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2,123 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 Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 411 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 306 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $125 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 253 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 159 | $16 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 118 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 242 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 171 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 148 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 122 | 39 |
| Simvastatin | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2008-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carole Frier's NPI number?
- Carole Frier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730151374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carole Frier's specialty?
- Carole Frier is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carole Frier located?
- Carole Frier's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3401.
- What is Carole Frier's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carole Frier is (515) 243-1180.
- Does Carole Frier accept Medicare?
- Carole Frier is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carole Frier's NPI active?
- Yes — Carole Frier's NPI (1730151374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.