Quick answers
- Does Frederik A. Pennings accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederik A. Pennings 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 Frederik A. Pennings see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 487 services for Frederik A. Pennings. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frederik A. Pennings's NPI number?
- 1215126479. 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 Frederik A. Pennings, 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 | 487 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)69 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)38 services
- Fusion of spine in lower back (22612)33 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)33 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Frederik A. Pennings works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederik A. Pennings 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.
- Holyoke Medical CenterHolyoke, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220024
- The Cooley Dickinson Hospital IncNorthampton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220015
Practice locations
Addresses where Frederik A. Pennings is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Hospital Dr, Suite 203Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 536‑5814
- 11 Hospital DrHolyoke, MA 01040 (413) 532‑1411
- 11 Hospital Dr, Fl 3Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 535‑4757
- 5 Hospital Dr, Fl 1Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 534‑2582
- 575 Beech StHolyoke, MA 01040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frederik A. Pennings as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Holyoke Medical Center Inc205 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Holyoke Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215126479 |
| 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