Frederick M Frank, DO
Frederick M Frank is a Hospitalist based in Iowa City, IA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPITALIST, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across IA can see Frederick M Frank, DO in person in Iowa City or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 766dNPPES updated 2024-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.9%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
181
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
101
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,805
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $69k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Des Moines University
Board certified · Apr 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Frederick M Frank
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frederick M Frank for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Iowa City 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 Frederick M Frank
Dr. Frank is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 339-3551.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Frederick M Frank
Practice Location
500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245-2633
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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