Quick answers
- Does Stephen J. Freshwater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Freshwater 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. Freshwater see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 2,024 services for Stephen J. Freshwater. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen J. Freshwater's NPI number?
- 1245215607. 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. Freshwater, 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,024 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)691 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)329 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)136 services
- Influenza vaccine, trivalent, 0.5 ml dosage (90658)75 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)75 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Stephen J. Freshwater works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Freshwater 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.
- Blanchard Valley HospitalFindlay, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360095
- Bluffton HospitalBluffton, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361322
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen J. Freshwater is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 906 N Main StArlington, OH 45814 (419) 365‑5153
- 906 N Main St, PO Box 319Arlington, OH 45814
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Freshwater as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arlington Family Practice, Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arlington Family Practice, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245215607 |
| 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