Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke, MD

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Diagnostic radiologist
NPI1821431677PAC ID6002132370
Medicare services, 2024
4,734
Medicare patients, 2024
3,680
Part D claims, 2024
69
Publications
4
Hospital affiliations
5
Practice address
Two St Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205
Practice phone
Call (501) 552-3000
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Primary practice

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

Hospital · Little Rock, Arkansas

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Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke is a diagnostic radiologist in Little Rock, Arkansas

Dr. Fricke practices at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas, part of CommonSpirit Health.

Dr. Fricke's NPI, 1821431677, was assigned on April 11, 2013. Dr. Fricke graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Fricke holds Arkansas license E-9990.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6002132370
NPI enumeration date
April 11, 2013
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(501) 552-3000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
39
Medical school graduation
2013

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke practices at 2 locations in Little Rock, Arkansas

Dr. Fricke's primary practice is CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, at Two St Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205 in Pulaski County. The practice phone is (501) 552-3000. Dr. Fricke also practices at Chi St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, 2 St Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205.

  • CHI St. Vincent InfirmaryPrimary
    Two St Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205 · Pulaski CountyPhone(501) 552-3000
  • Chi St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
    2 St Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205 · Pulaski CountyPhone(501) 552-3150

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke is affiliated with 8 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Fricke's primary practice is CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas, part of CommonSpirit Health. Dr. Fricke is also affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. The medical group on file is Radiology Associates, P.A. Dmand AI also links Dr. Fricke to 3 more hospitals, 3 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Fricke practices, 8 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
CHI St. Vincent InfirmaryAvailable with a free account
+7 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke is one of 241 diagnostic radiologists in Arkansas

Diagnostic radiology is Dr. Fricke's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085R0202X. Dr. Fricke is licensed in Arkansas.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Diagnostic radiology, ArkansasPrimaryLicense E-9990 · taxonomy 2085R0202X

Diagnostic radiologists near Dr. Fricke

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Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke billed Medicare for 4,734 services in 2024

CMS data shows 4,734 Medicare services from Dr. Fricke across 75 procedure codes in 2024, for 3,680 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $115,641 for them.

Medicare services, 20244,734
Medicare patients3,680
Paid by Medicare$115,641
Procedure codes75

Dr. Fricke's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Imaging
2023: 4,9212024: 3,90021%
Tests and treatments
2023: 4052024: 4224%
Surgery
2023: 2012024: 37486%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 212024: 3881%
Other services
2023: 1,3002024: 0100%

Where Dr. Fricke's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office1583%
  • In a facility4,57697%

Dr. Fricke compared with the Arkansas median for diagnostic radiologists, 2024

  • Dr. Fricke
  • Arkansas median
Medicare services
4,734vs 4,25111% above
Medicare patients
3,680vs 2,59042% above
Part D claims
48vs 202.4 times

Medians across 257 diagnostic radiologists in Arkansas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Fricke's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke treated 3,680 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74

CMS counts 3,680 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Fricke in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 1,396 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 19% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.83, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Fricke's median patient age at 70, with 58% women.

Medicare patients, 20243,680
Average age74
Average risk score1.83
Also on Medicaid19%

Dr. Fricke's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Fricke's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women2,04155%
  • Men1,63945%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Fricke's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis53%
  4. Ischemic heart disease49%
  5. Diabetes40%
  6. Heart failure37%
  7. Atrial fibrillation34%
  8. Chronic kidney disease34%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Fricke's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 70

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women58%
  • Men42%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Fricke wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims for 32 patients. 94% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 48 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $408 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 48 claims across 3 drugs.

Part D claims, 202469
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$408
Part D patients32

Dr. Fricke's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic65 claims94%
  • Brand-name and other4 claims6%

Dr. Fricke's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Fricke's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids23%16 of 69 claims
  • Antibiotics32%22 of 69 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 482024: 48No change

Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke takes part in Medicare

Dr. Fricke accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke has 4 publications on record

Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Fricke, published from 2016 to 2020. The most frequent topics are 22q11 Deletion Syndrome, Mice, Inbred C57BL and Mice, Transgenic. Dr. Fricke has published most often in J Neurosci. Dr. Fricke's most frequent co-authors are Carey Lee Guidry, MD, Kedar Jambhekar, MD and Tarun Pandey, MD.

Papers4
Years published2016 to 2020

Topics Dr. Fricke writes about most

  • 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Neuronal Plasticity

Dr. Fricke's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Fricke

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Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke received $1,579 in industry payments from 2021 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 29 general payments to Dr. Fricke from 9 drug and device companies from 2021 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Inari Medical, Inc. paid the most, $960.

General payments to Dr. Fricke by program year, 2021 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Fricke the most, 2021 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Dr. Fricke graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2013.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Arkansas College of Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's NPI number?

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's NPI number is 1821431677. It was assigned on April 11, 2013, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke?

Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke is a diagnostic radiologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Diagnostic Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085R0202X).

Where does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke practice?

Dr. Fricke practices at Two St Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205. Dr. Fricke also practices at 2 St Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205. Dr. Fricke's primary practice is CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas, part of CommonSpirit Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Fricke to 3 hospitals, 3 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.

What is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Fricke is (501) 552-3000.

What is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke's medical license number?

Dr. Fricke holds Arkansas license E-9990.

Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke affiliated with?

Dr. Fricke practices at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Fricke is also affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. Dmand AI links Dr. Fricke to 3 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke part of?

Dr. Fricke is linked to Radiology Associates, P.A. Dmand AI links Dr. Fricke to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Fricke billed Medicare for 4,734 services in 2024, and Dr. Fricke accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke see?

CMS counts 3,680 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Fricke in 2024, with an average age of 74.

What services does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Fricke's most billed Medicare services were diagnostic imaging (71045), diagnostic imaging (71046) and special service (99152).

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Where did Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke go to medical school?

Dr. Fricke graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2013.

What drugs does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fricke's most prescribed drugs by claims were Methylprednisolone, Ciprofloxacin HCl and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen.

Has Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $1,579 in general payments to Dr. Fricke from 9 companies from 2021 to 2025. The largest total came from Inari Medical, Inc.

How long has Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke been practicing?

Dr. Fricke graduated from medical school in 2013, 13 years ago.

Does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke do research?

Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Fricke, published from 2016 to 2020.

Who does Dr. Robert Gaines Fricke publish with?

Dr. Fricke's most frequent co-authors are Carey Lee Guidry, MD (1 shared paper), Kedar Jambhekar, MD (1 shared paper) and Tarun Pandey, MD (1 shared paper).

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