Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Fricke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. 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 Christine M. Fricke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 423 Original Medicare patients and 971 services for Christine M. Fricke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Fricke's NPI number?
- 1962024448. 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 Christine M. 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 | 423 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 971 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)191 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)132 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)128 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)52 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Christine M. Fricke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine M. 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.
- Avera Holy Family HospitalEstherville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161351
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
- Lakes Regional HealthcareSpirit Lake, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160124
- Spencer Municipal HospitalSpencer, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160112
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Fricke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2301 Hwy 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (712) 336‑1230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Fricke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakes Regional Healthcare38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Spirit Lake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spirit Lake, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakes Regional Healthcare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Liberty Univ College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962024448 |
| 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