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DR. SAM F FRANKEL MD
NPI 1265643779
Specialist in Athens, AL

Active since May 25, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1005 W MARKET ST, STE 8, ATHENS, AL 35611(256) 233-1650(256) 233-7244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Sam F Frankel Md NPPES

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

DR. SAM F FRANKEL MD (NPI 1265643779) is an individual specialist in Athens, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (14357) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265643779
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAM F FRANKELCredential: MD
Location Address1005 W MARKET ST, STE 8Athens, AL 35611-2454
Mailing Address1005 W Market St, Ste 8Athens, AL 35611-2454 · (256) 233-1650 · Fax (256) 233-7244
Phone(256) 233-1650
Fax(256) 233-7244
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1265643779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 14357
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
1005 W MARKET ST, Athens, AL 35611
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE45268AL

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)

Dr. Sam F Frankel 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sam Frankel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Valley Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC
3.5 mi
Specialist
15232 GREENFIELD DR
Athens, AL 35613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912050352 (256) 233-1650

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER BUNYAN COLE M.D.
Family Medicine
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE B
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 230-3061
CARLOTA OB GYN P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 9
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-3100
DR. R KEITH HILL MD
Specialist
1005 W MARKET ST, STE 8
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-1650
DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF ATHENS, LLC
Dentist (General Practice)
1005 W MARKET ST
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-1404
DR. OLIVER ESQUIVEL CARLOTA M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 17
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-3100
MR. LYNN BROWN BOYER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 11
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 262-2178
DR. JOYCE PFEIFER GOETSCH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1005 W MARKET ST, STE B
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 230-3061
SAMANTHA CLARK ROSS M.D.
Family Medicine
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 7
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 262-6680

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 Sam Frankel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sam Frankel is 1265643779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2007.

Where is Sam Frankel located?

Sam Frankel practices at 1005 W Market St Ste 8, Athens, AL 35611. The listed phone number is (256) 233-1650.

What is Sam Frankel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Sam Frankel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sam Frankel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sam Frankel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sam Frankel reassigns Medicare benefits to Valley Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC (Athens, AL). The 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 Sam Frankel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sam Frankel was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.