CATHERINE FRIER DO
NPI 1669992103
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Columbia, SC

Q: What is Catherine Frier's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Frier is 1669992103. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2017. The provider is also known as Catherine Lopez.

Q: What is Catherine Frier's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Frier was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since June 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

99.32/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 300, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-7910(803) 933-3022 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Feb 25, 2025, May 13, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Catherine Frier Do NPPES

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

CATHERINE FRIER DO (NPI 1669992103) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (40727) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669992103

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameCATHERINE FRIERCredential: DO

Location Address1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 300Columbia, SC 29203-6831

Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300Greenville, SC 29601-2899 · (864) 522-8611

Phone(803) 434-7910

Fax(803) 933-3022

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1669992103 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 40727

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 40727 (SC), LL40727 (SC)

1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 300, Columbia, SC 29203

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Catherine Lopez

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid407279SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Frier Do 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 ID9133495609

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200728000553

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

68 services37 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

35 services35 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

27 services12 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

21 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420073

Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

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.

99.32/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

90.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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