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DR. RICHARD FROTHINGHAM M.D.
NPI 1912088493
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-8111(919) 620-4921 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Frothingham M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD FROTHINGHAM M.D. (NPI 1912088493) is an individual internal medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (39424) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912088493
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD FROTHINGHAMCredential: M.D.
Location AddressERWIN RDDurham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing Address4117 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704-2121 · (919) 684-8111 · Fax (919) 620-4921
Phone(919) 684-8111
Fax(919) 620-4921
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2008
✔ NPI 1912088493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 39424
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27710
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN2192925NC
Other34060NC · Bcbs
Medicare UPINB92572
Medicaid7934060NC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Frothingham 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 ID1850445198
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090820000427
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

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.

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.
23 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

THOMAS ORTEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467
CHRISTINE A EATON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-3595
JOSEPH MOORE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-4811
MRS. ELISE M. WEBB CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
KEVIN D. DEDMOND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
MARIA A SELIM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
SUSAN HILL LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 995-7943
XIUFEN HUANG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 384-3595

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 Richard Frothingham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Frothingham is 1912088493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Richard Frothingham located?

Richard Frothingham practices at Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Richard Frothingham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Frothingham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Frothingham 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 Richard Frothingham accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Richard Frothingham 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 Richard Frothingham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Frothingham is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Frothingham was last updated on June 6, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.