2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1487652012 DO
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NORMAN FREY, DO

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
22K
Medicare Part D claims · 681 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NORMAN FREY, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22K claims across 681 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NORMAN FREY, DO filed 22,113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NORMAN FREY, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NORMAN FREY, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2005

NPI 1487652012

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22,113 356% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

NORMAN FREY, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1487652012. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NORMAN FREY, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 3000 BROWNSVILLE RD STE B, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15227, with a listed phone of (412) 381-4200. NPI 1487652012 was issued on 07/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREY 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 22,113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 681 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

3000 BROWNSVILLE RD STE B
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227

Provider Details

NPI 1487652012
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2005

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NORMAN FREY, DO. To verify NORMAN FREY, DO's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NORMAN FREY, DO — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 22,113 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

22,113
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
681
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,683
Total Day Supply
944,472
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$472K
Opioid Claims
1,266 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
460

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 183, 85+: 187

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,449
Furosemide
842
Levothyroxine Sodium
768
Amlodipine Besylate
670
Lisinopril
547
Potassium Chloride
539
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
517
Pantoprazole Sodium
466
Eliquis
Apixaban
427
Escitalopram Oxalate
420

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How NORMAN FREY, DO fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

NORMAN FREY, DO's 22,113 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORMAN FREY, DO's specialty?
NORMAN FREY, DO specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DO.
How much does NORMAN FREY, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NORMAN FREY, DO wrote 22,113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 681 beneficiaries.
Where is NORMAN FREY, DO located?
NORMAN FREY, DO is located at 3000 BROWNSVILLE RD STE B, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15227. Phone: (412) 381-4200.
What is NORMAN FREY, DO's NPI number?
NORMAN FREY, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487652012, issued on 07/08/2005.
Does NORMAN FREY, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NORMAN FREY, DO's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does NORMAN FREY, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, NORMAN FREY, DO had 1,266 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NORMAN FREY, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NORMAN FREY, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NORMAN FREY, DO accept Medicare?
NORMAN FREY, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 22,113 Part D claims and 681 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NORMAN FREY, DO's credentials?
NORMAN FREY, DO's NPI is 1487652012 with credentials DO. 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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