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DR. EDWARD J FRECH MD
NPI 1942496757
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in St George, UT

Active since September 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200, ST GEORGE, UT 84790(801) 507-3380(801) 507-8343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Edward J Frech Md NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD J FRECH MD (NPI 1942496757) is an individual gastroenterology provider in St George, Utah, licensed in Utah (5181613-1205) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Salt Lake City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942496757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD J FRECHCredential: MD
Location Address1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200St George, UT 84790-2123
Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Phone(801) 507-3380
Fax(801) 507-8343
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1942496757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 5181613-1205
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR STE N1200, St George, UT 84790
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16360 S 3000 E, #310Salt Lake City, UT 84121-6923 · Phone (801) 944-3199 · Fax (801) 944-3186

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1942496757UT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edward J Frech 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 ID8123192622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080731000804
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 8

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.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
104 services104 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.
73 services54 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
58 services55 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
41 services40 patients
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 43249
This procedure involves using a flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, to gently expand narrowed areas in your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A small balloon is inflated, making it easier for food and liquid to pass through. It's safe and effective.
28 services26 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.
28 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Intermountain Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Murray, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460010
Location5121 South Cottonwood StreetMurray, UT 84107 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Logan Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Logan, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460015
Location1400 North 500 EastLogan, UT 84341 · Cache County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sandy, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460044
Location9660 South 1300 EastSandy, UT 84094 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riverton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Riverton, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460058
Location3741 West 12600 SouthRiverton, UT 84065 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84790 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers17 claims1,350 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers16 claims1,440 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Everolimus, oral, 0.25 mg J7527
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$3.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
6 suppliers30 claims30 services$18.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers20 claims24 services$12.07 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 Edward Frech's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Frech is 1942496757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2007.

Where is Edward Frech located?

Edward Frech practices at 1380 E Medical Center Dr Ste N1200, St George, UT 84790. The listed phone number is (801) 507-3380.

What is Edward Frech's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Edward Frech enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Frech 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.

What insurance does Edward Frech accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Edward Frech 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 Edward Frech affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Frech is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, Logan Regional Hospital, Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital and Riverton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Frech was last updated on October 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.