Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Fronapfel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Fronapfel 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 Paul J. Fronapfel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 323 Original Medicare patients and 389 services for Paul J. Fronapfel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Fronapfel's NPI number?
- 1255319398. 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 Paul J. Fronapfel, 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 | 323 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 389 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)70 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)19 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)16 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)15 services
- Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)12 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Paul J. Fronapfel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Fronapfel 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.
- Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340195
- Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterMatthews, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340171
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340053
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Fronapfel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10030 Gilead RdHuntersville, NC 28078 (704) 316‑4000
- 10030 Gilead Rd, Suite 120Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 316‑5670
- 1500 Matthews Township PkwyMatthews, NC 28105 (704) 384‑6500
- 1901 Randolph RdCharlotte, NC 28207 (704) 316‑2000
- 1918 Randolph Rd, Suite 740Charlotte, NC 28207 (704) 316‑0810
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Fronapfel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group
- Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA215 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Huntersville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntersville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prisma Health University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255319398 |
| 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