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DR. NICHOLAS PHILIP FRAME M.D.
NPI 1104230341
Emergency Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since June 16, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546(616) 988-8220 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Aug 18, 2023, Oct 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicholas Philip Frame M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS PHILIP FRAME M.D. (NPI 1104230341) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301104820) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104230341
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS PHILIP FRAMECredential: M.D.
Location Address4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2416
Mailing Address4100 Embassy Dr Se Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2416 · (616) 988-8220
Phone(616) 988-8220
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1104230341 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301104820
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas Philip Frame M.d. 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 ID1254551468
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181212002259
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Frame reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ecs Western Michigan PC
6.2 mi
Emergency Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 265 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992281000 (616) 391-1730
Visionary Medical Services PC
6.2 mi
Emergency Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538216569 (616) 391-1680
Ecs Northern Michigan PC
172 mi
Emergency Medicine
416 CONNABLE AVE
Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992231377 (800) 248-6777
Portage Physician Practices Inc
325 mi
Rural Health
921 W SHARON AVE
Houghton, MI 49931
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376229419 (906) 483-1777

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
71 services69 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
69 services69 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.
35 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Zeeland, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230003
Location8333 Felch StZeeland, MI 49464 · Ottawa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Spectrum Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230038
Location100 Michigan St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Big Rapids, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230093
Location605 Oak StreetBig Rapids, MI 49307 · Mecosta County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corewell Health Gerber Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Fremont, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number231338
Location212 S Sullivan StFremont, MI 49412 · Newaygo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49546 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

96.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.89
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

SAMUEL ALEXANDER MERCHUN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 988-8220
MRS. STEPHANIE C MULLENNIX RN, CEN, AGCNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 988-8233
STEPHANIE FLOHR RN
Registered Nurse
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 988-8239
REBECCA MARIE CLINE PA-C
Physician Assistant
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 285-8075
SHELBY PETERSEN
Physician Assistant
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (822) 061-6988
CARRIE LYNN WOOD FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 988-8220
LINDA LOU MD
Emergency Medicine
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 975-1845
SONIA NICOLA
Physician Assistant
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 988-8220

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 Nicholas Frame's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Frame is 1104230341. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2014.

Where is Nicholas Frame located?

Nicholas Frame practices at 4100 Embassy Dr SE Ste 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The listed phone number is (616) 988-8220.

What is Nicholas Frame's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Frame enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Frame 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Frame's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Frame reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ecs Western Michigan PC (Grand Rapids, MI), Visionary Medical Services PC (Grand Rapids, MI), Ecs Northern Michigan PC (Petoskey, MI) and Portage Physician Practices Inc (Houghton, MI). 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 Nicholas Frame's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Frame accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Nicholas Frame 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 Nicholas Frame affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Frame is affiliated with Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Gerber Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Frame was last updated on August 18, 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.