DR. EDWARD JAMES FRICK JR. M.D.
NPI 1972575637
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Allentown, PA
About Dr. Edward James Frick Jr. M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EDWARD JAMES FRICK JR. M.D. (NPI 1972575637) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD060316L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1994).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Edward James Frick Jr. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Edward Frick reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Allentown, PA 18103
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 500 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Acute Care Hospitals · Pottsville, PALehigh Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PALehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
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 Edward Frick's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Frick is 1972575637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.
Where is Edward Frick located?
Edward Frick practices at 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-1350.
What is Edward Frick's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Edward Frick enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Frick 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Edward Frick's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Frick reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Allentown, PA) and Family Care Centers Inc (East Stroudsburg, PA). Each 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 Edward Frick's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Edward Frick accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Edward Frick 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 Edward Frick affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Frick is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Frick was last updated on November 15, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Dr. Edward James Frick Jr., M.D. · NPI 1972575637
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 6, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972575637 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** February 6, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · taxonomy 208G00000X
- **State license:** MD060316L (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 308, Allentown, PA 18103-6369
- **Phone:** (610) 402-1350 · **Fax:** (610) 402-1356
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Lehigh Valley Physician Group (NPI 1235213521, Allentown, PA); Family Care Centers Inc (NPI 1316409626, East Stroudsburg, PA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Temple University School Of Medicine, class of 1994
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 15, 2018
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972575637) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.