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Orthopedic Surgery

Timothy L. Frerichs, MD

Works at hospitals in Foley, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Timothy L. Frerichs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1711 N McKenzie St, Suite 100, Foley, AL 36535. Phone: (251) 476-5050. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Timothy L. Frerichs had 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,940 services. NPI 1194911537. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1711 N McKenzie St, Suite 100, Foley, AL 36535 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (251) 476‑5050
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baldwin Health
  • Group practice: The Orthopaedic Group PC
  • Medical school: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Timothy L. Frerichs, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Timothy L. Frerichs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy L. Frerichs 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 Timothy L. Frerichs see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,940 services for Timothy L. Frerichs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Timothy L. Frerichs's NPI number?
1194911537. 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 Timothy L. Frerichs, 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 patients426
Services billed to Medicare2,940
Different services or procedures77
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)790 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)557 services
  3. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)207 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)178 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)130 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 pressure74%
  • Arthritis72%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Timothy L. Frerichs works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy L. Frerichs 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.

  • Baldwin HealthFoley, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010083

Practice locations

Addresses where Timothy L. Frerichs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Timothy L. Frerichs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Orthopaedic Group PC68 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Foley

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Foley, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Orthopaedic Group PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194911537
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians