LUC FRENETTE MD
NPI 1336175439
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5057 PINNACLE SQ, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 508-5300(205) 508-5552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2026, Feb 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Luc Frenette Md NPPES

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

LUC FRENETTE MD (NPI 1336175439) is an individual pain medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (AL16501) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336175439
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameLUC FRENETTECredential: MD
Location Address5057 PINNACLE SQBirmingham, AL 35235-3216
Mailing Address5057 Pinnacle SqBirmingham, AL 35235-3216 · (205) 508-5300 · Fax (205) 508-5552
Fax(205) 508-5552
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2026
NPI 1336175439 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License Licensed in AL · AL16501
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 16051 (AL)
5057 PINNACLE SQ, Birmingham, AL 35235

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Joseph Roland Luc Frenette

Other Identifiers 8

Other010033CE88731AL · Section 1011
OtherE88731AL · Viva
Other051511180AL · Blue Cross
Other000083967AL · Blue Cross
Other050045678AL · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid000083967AL
Other2674AL · Healthspring Of Alabama
Medicaid00127023MS

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Luc Frenette Md 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 ID2163516253
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080130000541
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
278 services121 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
117 services75 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
71 services52 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
42 services27 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.
41 services26 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636
This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.
36 services31 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
14%108 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
1%340 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%7,125 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%59 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%963 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%591 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
57%963 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%963 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
14%963 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Anesthesiology
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Physical Therapist
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Physical Therapist
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Internal Medicine
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Physical Therapist
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Physical Therapist
5057 PINNACLE SQ
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

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 Luc Frenette's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luc Frenette is 1336175439. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Joseph Roland Luc Frenette.

Where is Luc Frenette located?

Luc Frenette practices at 5057 Pinnacle Sq, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 508-5300.

What is Luc Frenette's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Luc Frenette enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luc Frenette 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.

What insurance does Luc Frenette accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Luc Frenette 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 Luc Frenette was last updated on March 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.