2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1821431677 MD
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ROBERT FRICKE, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
65
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Industry payments
$186.3
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROBERT FRICKE, MD filed 65 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.

65
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.

ROBERT FRICKE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

65 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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)

ROBERT FRICKE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 ROBERT FRICKE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2013

NPI 1821431677

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

65 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology 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).

ROBERT FRICKE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 S UNIVERSITY AVE STE 101, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 664-3914. NPI 1821431677 was issued on 04/11/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRICKE 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 65 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $727 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%. 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.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

500 S UNIVERSITY AVE STE 101
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1821431677
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT FRICKE, 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.

CHI ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP HOT SPRINGS
HOT SPRINGS, AR
RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
LITTLE ROCK, AR
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 ROBERT FRICKE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$186

Largest payer

Inari Medical, 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.

65
Total Claims
$727
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
65
Total Day Supply
545
Generic Drug Cost
$462
Opioid Claims
14 (21.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT FRICKE, 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
Methylprednisolone
18
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How ROBERT FRICKE, MD fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT FRICKE, MD's 65 claims are above the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT FRICKE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT FRICKE, MD specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT FRICKE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT FRICKE, MD wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims totaling $727 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT FRICKE, MD located?
ROBERT FRICKE, MD is located at 500 S UNIVERSITY AVE STE 101, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 664-3914.
What is ROBERT FRICKE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT FRICKE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821431677, issued on 04/11/2013.
Does ROBERT FRICKE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT FRICKE, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT FRICKE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT FRICKE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT FRICKE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT FRICKE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 65 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT FRICKE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT FRICKE, MD's NPI is 1821431677 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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