DR. DARIN M FRIESS MD
NPI 1215963368
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Portland, OR

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # OP-31, OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, DEPT. OF ORTHOPEDICS, PORTLAND, OR 97239(503) 494-6406(503) 494-5050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Darin M Friess Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DARIN M FRIESS MD (NPI 1215963368) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD26351) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital And Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Portland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215963368
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARIN M FRIESSCredential: MD
Location Address3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # OP-31, OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, DEPT. OF ORTHOPEDICSPortland, OR 97239-3011
Mailing Address3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd # Op-31, Oregon Health Sciences University, Dept. Of OrthopedicsPortland, OR 97239-3011 · (503) 494-6406 · Fax (503) 494-5050
Fax(503) 494-5050
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1215963368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0801X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD26351
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License MD26351 (OR)
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # OP-31, Portland, OR 97239

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 419Portland, OR 97210-5102 · Phone (503) 413-2005

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001920OR

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darin M Friess Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779516190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061102000036
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Darin Friess reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
Portland, OR 97239
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 2,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1130 NW 22ND AVE STE 220
Portland, OR 97210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 1,248 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurology
364 SE 8TH AVE STE 101
Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 691 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
18 services14 patients
Therapy procedure using a special bandage, vacuum pump and disposable medical equipment, surface area more than 50.0 sq cm 97608
This procedure involves a special bandage and vacuum pump to promote healing in larger wounds. The bandage is applied to the wound and the pump creates a gentle suction, helping to remove fluid and stimulate tissue growth. Disposable medical equipment ensures cleanliness.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380009
Location3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, OR 97239 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hillsboro Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hillsboro, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380021
Location335 SE 8th AvenueHillsboro, OR 97123 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.97
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Darin Friess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darin Friess is 1215963368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Darin Friess located?

Darin Friess practices at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd # Op-31 Oregon Health Sciences University, Dept. Of Orthopedics, Portland, OR 97239. The listed phone number is (503) 494-6406.

What is Darin Friess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Is Darin Friess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darin Friess is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Darin Friess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Darin Friess reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Professional Services (Portland, OR), Legacy Clinics LLC (Portland, OR) and Tuality Medical Group LLC (Hillsboro, OR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Darin Friess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Darin Friess accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Darin Friess as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Darin Friess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Darin Friess is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital And Clinics and Hillsboro Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darin Friess was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.