Quick answers
- Does John W. Fricker Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Fricker Jr. 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 John W. Fricker Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 620 services for John W. Fricker Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John W. Fricker Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1346358843. 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 John W. Fricker Jr., 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 | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 620 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)134 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)92 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)82 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)65 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where John W. Fricker Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Fricker Jr. 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.
- Frankfort Regional Medical CenterFrankfort, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180127
Practice locations
Addresses where John W. Fricker Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 Diagnostic Dr, Suite AFrankfort, KY 40601 (502) 219‑7937
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Frankfort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frankfort, KY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346358843 |
| 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