Frank Scorgie Rhame, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Frank Scorgie Rhame is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 58 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Frank Scorgie Rhame, MD has practiced internal medicine for 58+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1968 and has 58+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1899dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1221 W Lake St Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55408-3397
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.68%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
5.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better61.7%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
96
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
160
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,837
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.60M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Frank Scorgie Rhame's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1968
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Mar 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
58 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1968)
Mailing address
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Frank Scorgie Rhame
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frank Scorgie Rhame for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Minneapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frank Scorgie Rhame
Dr. Rhame is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 824-1772.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1221 W Lake St Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55408-3397
Mailing Address
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
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