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JOSEPH G FRECHEN MD
NPI 1073500609
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Phoenix, AZ

Active since September 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled
10844 N 23RD AVE STE 200, PHOENIX, AZ 85029(602) 808-2800(505) 439-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph G Frechen Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH G FRECHEN MD (NPI 1073500609) is an individual psychiatry provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in New Mexico (9352) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073500609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH G FRECHENCredential: MD
Location Address10844 N 23RD AVE STE 200Phoenix, AZ 85029-4947
Mailing Address202 E Earll Dr Ste 200Phoenix, AZ 85012-2647 · (602) 808-2800 · Fax (505) 439-2860
Phone(602) 808-2800
Fax(505) 439-2860
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1073500609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · 9352✔ Licensed in AZ · 53150
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
10844 N 23RD AVE STE 200, Phoenix, AZ 85029
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid373413AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Joseph G Frechen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Frechen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifewell Behavioral Wellness
7.3 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
202 E EARLL DR, SUITE 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417050337 (602) 808-2800
Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc
229 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
315 S. HUDSON, SUITE 12
Silver City, NM 88061
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609886787 (575) 388-4497

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85029 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
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LIFEWELL BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS
Community/Behavioral Health
10844 N 23RD AVE STE 200
PHOENIX, AZ 85029
Maricopa County (602) 353-2340

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 Joseph Frechen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Frechen is 1073500609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Where is Joseph Frechen located?

Joseph Frechen practices at 10844 N 23rd Ave Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85029. The listed phone number is (602) 808-2800.

What is Joseph Frechen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joseph Frechen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Frechen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Frechen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Frechen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lifewell Behavioral Wellness (Phoenix, AZ) and Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc (Silver City, NM). Each 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 Joseph Frechen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Frechen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Joseph Frechen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Frechen was last updated on February 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.