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DR. CHARLES WILLIAM FRANKHOUSER M.D.
NPI 1386963742
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Newton, NC

Active since May 25, 2010PECOS Enrolled
82.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC 28658(828) 466-0466(828) 466-8862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2022, Jan 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Charles William Frankhouser M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES WILLIAM FRANKHOUSER M.D. (NPI 1386963742) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Newton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-01015) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386963742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES WILLIAM FRANKHOUSERCredential: M.D.
Location Address3975 ROBINSON RDNewton, NC 28658-9715
Mailing Address3975 Robinson RdNewton, NC 28658-9715 · (828) 466-0466
Phone(828) 466-0466
Fax(828) 466-8862
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1386963742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-01015
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2015-01015 (NC)
3975 ROBINSON RD, Newton, NC 28658
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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)

Dr. Charles William Frankhouser M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5698912475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150911000047
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 Charles Frankhouser reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Carolina Caring Serious Illness, LLC
Same address
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
3975 ROBINSON RD
Newton, NC 28658
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083449680 (828) 466-0466

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

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.

82.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.64
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.79

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DUSTIN FORD FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
MR. ERIC WAYNE PARKER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
ROBIN JOHNSON SHERRILL FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
MISS PAIGE ALEXIS BORTNICK FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
MISTY SETZER CLINE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
CAROLINA CARING SERIOUS ILLNESS, LLC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
CHERYL ANNE STACY NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466
EMILY GRACE BUTLER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658
Catawba County (828) 466-0466

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 Charles Frankhouser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Frankhouser is 1386963742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2010.

Where is Charles Frankhouser located?

Charles Frankhouser practices at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658. The listed phone number is (828) 466-0466.

What is Charles Frankhouser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Charles Frankhouser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Frankhouser is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Frankhouser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Frankhouser reassigns Medicare benefits to Carolina Caring Serious Illness, LLC (Newton, NC). 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 Charles Frankhouser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Frankhouser accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 2 other insurers list Charles Frankhouser 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 Charles Frankhouser was last updated on August 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.