Provider Profile
Karla N. Frick, MMS, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karla Frick
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Karla N. Frick, MMS, PA-C practices in Phoenix, AZ. Medicare claims data shows Karla provided 763 services to 605 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back, and partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (602) 944-2900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1635 E MYRTLE AVE STE 400
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bariatrics
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
Glands & hormones
Nerves & spine
Skin
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
General Surgery
Injections & pain
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Cast placement and management
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
763 services · 605 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
159 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63053 |
87 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
53 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
53 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
51 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
44 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
41 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
40 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20939 |
35 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22634 |
34 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Phoenix 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Karla N. Frick, MMS specialize in?
Karla N. Frick, MMS is a physician assistant in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where is Karla N. Frick, MMS located?
Karla N. Frick, MMS is listed at 1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Karla N. Frick, MMS's phone number?
The number on file is (602) 944-2900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karla N. Frick, MMS?
Karla N. Frick, MMS's National Provider Identifier is 1154308567. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Karla N. Frick, MMS train?
Karla N. Frick, MMS attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karla N. Frick, MMS have?
Karla N. Frick, MMS has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Karla N. Frick, MMS do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Karla N. Frick, MMS performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back and partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karla N. Frick, MMS's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karla N. Frick, MMS. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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