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Interventional Radiology

Lawrence R. Frood, MD

Works at hospitals in Puyallup, WA · Tacoma, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Lawrence R. Frood, MD is an interventional radiologist at 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405. Phone: (253) 841-4353. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lawrence R. Frood had 1,129 Original Medicare patients and 1,611 services. NPI 1679537948. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence R. Frood, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients1,129
Services billed to Medicare1,611
Different services or procedures109
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)577 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)173 services
  3. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)98 services
  4. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)80 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence R. Frood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other interventional radiologists in Tacoma

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tra-Minw P S

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679537948
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians