2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1942496757 MD
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EDWARD FRECH, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in ST GEORGE, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
854
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$46.6
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EDWARD FRECH, MD filed 854 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in ST GEORGE, Utah.

854
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

EDWARD FRECH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

854 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD FRECH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about EDWARD FRECH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2007

NPI 1942496757

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

854 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Utah

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWARD FRECH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200, ST GEORGE, UT, 84790, with a listed phone of (801) 507-3380. NPI 1942496757 was issued on 09/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRECH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 854 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $477K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200
ST GEORGE, UT 84790

Provider Details

NPI 1942496757
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD FRECH, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
MURRAY, UT
UTAH GASTROENTEROLOGY LLC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for EDWARD FRECH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$47

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

854
Total Claims
$477K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,748
Total Day Supply
50,465
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What EDWARD FRECH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
146
Omeprazole
91
Azathioprine
31
Mesalamine
31
Tacrolimus
28
Furosemide
23
Eplerenone
21
Ursodiol
21
Spironolactone
20
Famotidine
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How EDWARD FRECH, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD FRECH, MD's 854 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRECH.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD FRECH, MD's specialty?
EDWARD FRECH, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ST GEORGE, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does EDWARD FRECH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD FRECH, MD wrote 854 Medicare Part D claims totaling $477K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD FRECH, MD located?
EDWARD FRECH, MD is located at 1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200, ST GEORGE, UT, 84790. Phone: (801) 507-3380.
What is EDWARD FRECH, MD's NPI number?
EDWARD FRECH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942496757, issued on 09/15/2007.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD FRECH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD FRECH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Azathioprine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD FRECH, MD accept Medicare?
EDWARD FRECH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 854 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD FRECH, MD's credentials?
EDWARD FRECH, MD's NPI is 1942496757 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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