Quick answers
- Does Stephen J. Frania accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Frania accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stephen J. Frania see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 1,539 services for Stephen J. Frania. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen J. Frania's NPI number?
- 1023077278. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Stephen J. Frania, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,539 |
| Different services or procedures | 101 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)620 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)164 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)97 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)89 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)83 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- High blood pressure68%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Stephen J. Frania works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Frania at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lake HealthConcord, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360098
- Parma Community General HospitalParma, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360041
- UH Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360137
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen J. Frania is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8334 Mentor Ave, Suite 100Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 357‑8418
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Frania as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake County Foot and Ankle Associates LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Mentor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mentor, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake County Foot and Ankle Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023077278 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians