CATHERINE FRESCOLN PA
NPI 1629280375
Physician Assistant in Wilmington, DE


Quality Rating: 70.68 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 04, 2007

Contact Information

1941 LIMESTONE ROAD
STE 101
WILMINGTON, DE
ZIP 19808
Phone: (302) 633-3555
Fax: (302) 633-3559

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CATHERINE FRESCOLN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Catherine Frescoln, a primary care provider established in Wilmington, Delaware with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629280375 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1629280375
Provider Name
CATHERINE FRESCOLN PA
Other Name
CATHERINE BERTRAND BOISVERT P.A.
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD STE 101 WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Location Phone
(302) 633-3555
Location Fax
(302) 633-3559
Mailing Address
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD STE 101 WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Mailing Phone
(302) 633-3555
Mailing Fax
(302) 633-3559
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-04-2007
Last Update Date
09-17-2025
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Catherine Frescoln sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO
  • my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
  • my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00828491OTHER (01)DERR MEDICARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Catherine Frescoln is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 32 times for 29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 17 times for 15 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

This service was performed 17 times for 11 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

This service was performed 23 times for 13 patients

Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers

This procedure involves the surgical removal of bone joints between your wrist and fingers. It's typically done to relieve pain or restore function due to conditions like arthritis. After removal, the space may be filled with a graft or artificial joint.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19808 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $88.37
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.12
  • Maximum New Patient Price $173.08
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.09
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.28
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $71.19
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.36
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $141.05
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.79
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.59
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.26

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 70.68, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 70.68 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 73.9

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 30

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 40.86

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 40.86

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1629280375, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1629280375.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Orthopaedic Surgery
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WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 101
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Otolaryngology
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 210
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 211
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 200
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Physician Assistant
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, STE 101
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Orthopaedic Surgery
1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 101
WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629280375, enumerated as an "individual" on May 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 1941 LIMESTONE ROAD STE 101 WILMINGTON, DE 19808 and the phone number is (302) 633-3555.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Highmark Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.