Quick answers
- Does Dennis M. Fry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis M. Fry accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dennis M. Fry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,215 Original Medicare patients and 2,335 services for Dennis M. Fry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis M. Fry's NPI number?
- 1427042449. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dennis M. Fry, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,335 |
| Different services or procedures | 124 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)335 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)246 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)232 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)197 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)169 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Dennis M. Fry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis M. Fry at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Greater Regional Medical CenterCreston, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161365
- Greene County Medical CenterJefferson, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161325
- Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161314
- Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161379
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis M. Fry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5950 University Ave, Suite 231West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 875‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis M. Fry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Iowa Clinic PC310 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other vascular surgeons in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Iowa Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427042449 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians