Quick answers
- Does Christen Fragala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christen Fragala 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 Christen Fragala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 664 services for Christen Fragala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christen Fragala's NPI number?
- 1073570024. 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 Christen Fragala, 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 664 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)95 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)46 services
- Influenza vaccine, inactivated (90653)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 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%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Christen Fragala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christen Fragala 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.
- Emerson Hospital -W Concord, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220084
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
Practice locations
Addresses where Christen Fragala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 295 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854 (978) 788‑7344
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christen Fragala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LGH Medical Group, Inc.166 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Lowell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lowell, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LGH Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073570024 |
| 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