Quick answers
- Does Lawrence R. Frood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence R. Frood 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 Lawrence R. Frood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,129 Original Medicare patients and 1,611 services for Lawrence R. Frood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence R. Frood's NPI number?
- 1679537948. 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 Lawrence R. Frood, 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 | 1,129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,611 |
| Different services or procedures | 109 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)577 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)173 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)98 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)80 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)44 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Heart failure44%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Lawrence R. Frood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence R. Frood 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.
- Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500079
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence R. Frood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1901 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 841‑4353
- 3402 S 18th StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 841‑4353
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence R. Frood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tra-Minw P S155 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
- Diagnostic Radiologyalso
Other interventional radiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tra-Minw P S
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679537948 |
| 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