Quick answers
- Does Robert G. Fricke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert G. 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 Robert G. Fricke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,680 Original Medicare patients and 5,492 services for Robert G. Fricke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert G. Fricke's NPI number?
- 1821431677. 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 Robert G. 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 | 3,680 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,492 |
| Different services or procedures | 240 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,355 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)467 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)202 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)146 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)138 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes40%
- Heart failure37%
Hospitals where Robert G. Fricke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert G. 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.
- CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040026
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
- Conway Regional Medical Center, IncConway, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040029
- Jefferson Regional Medical CenterPine Bluff, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040071
- St Vincent Medical Center/NorthSherwood, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040137
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert G. Fricke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Mercy Ln, Suite 404Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 609‑2222
- 2 Saint Vincent CirLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 552‑4666
- 500 S University Ave, Suite 101Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 664‑3914
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert G. Fricke as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent Medical Group240 clinicians in the group
- CHI St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs185 clinicians in the group
- Radiology Associates PA62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in Hot Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hot Springs, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821431677 |
| 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