Quick answers
- Does Barrett Fricke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barrett Fricke 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 Barrett Fricke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,636 Original Medicare patients and 4,573 services for Barrett Fricke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barrett Fricke's NPI number?
- 1508154667. 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 Barrett Fricke, 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 | 2,636 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,573 |
| Different services or procedures | 185 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,038 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)314 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)213 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)176 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)136 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Barrett Fricke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barrett Fricke 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- Pinnacle HospitalCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150166
- Pulaski Memorial HospitalWinamac, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151305
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Barrett Fricke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1900 Roosevelt RdValparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 263‑4923
- 3630 Willowcreek RdPortage, IN 46368 (219) 364‑3000
- 616 E 13th StWinamac, IN 46996 (574) 946‑2100
- 85 E US Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 983‑8300
- 9301 Connecticut DrCrown Point, IN 46307 (219) 756‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barrett Fricke as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital45 clinicians in the group
- Radiologic Associates of Northwest Indiana PC11 clinicians in the group
- Lutheran HBP Services LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508154667 |
| 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