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DR. KAREN E FRYE D.O
NPI 1508159930
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Grand Junction, CO

Active since May 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1925 N 9TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501(206) 755-1787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2021, Dec 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Karen E Frye D.o NPPES

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

DR. KAREN E FRYE D.O (NPI 1508159930) is an individual sports medicine provider in Grand Junction, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0053532) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508159930
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QS0010X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN E FRYECredential: D.O
Location Address1925 N 9TH STGrand Junction, CO 81501-2923
Mailing Address1925 N 9th StGrand Junction, CO 81501-2923 · (206) 755-1787
Phone(206) 755-1787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSArizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western UniversityGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1508159930 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QS0010X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0053532
Definition
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License DR.0053532 (CO)
1925 N 9TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen E Frye D.o 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 ID1052548518
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150818004089
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Frye reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District
67 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
100 PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER DR
Meeker, CO 81641
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306944822 (970) 878-5047

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.
24 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81501 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$92.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers22 claims22 services$106.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$38.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Karen Frye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Frye is 1508159930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2011.

Where is Karen Frye located?

Karen Frye practices at 1925 N 9th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The listed phone number is (206) 755-1787.

What is Karen Frye's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Is Karen Frye enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Frye 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 organization bills Medicare for Karen Frye's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Frye reassigns Medicare benefits to Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Meeker, CO). The 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 Karen Frye's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Frye was last updated on August 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.