Robert Stephen Fredericks, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Robert Stephen Fredericks is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Reno, NV with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 51 years in internal medicine, Robert Stephen Fredericks, MD is a long-established endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Reno. He has been in practice for 51+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Nevada
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 19 Internal Medicine providers in NVSee all Internal Medicine in Reno51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

540 W Plumb Ln Suite 2a, Reno, NV 89509-3666

Fax: (775) 348-7139
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

15.12/100

Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-68.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.17%

Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)

2.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

70.8%

Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-12 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

307

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

401

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,721

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.74M

Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$580 received from industry

20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Robert Stephen Fredericks's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 220101

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Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Robert Stephen Fredericks

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Stephen Fredericks for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Reno 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 Robert Stephen Fredericks

NPI records show Dr. Fredericks as active with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 348-1811.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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