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Physician Assistant

Margaret Frates

Works at hospitals in Fall River, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Margaret Frates (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Fall River, MA. NPI 1518462068. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Margaret Frates, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Dartmouth Dermatology Associates, PCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Margaret Frates work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Margaret Frates at 1 hospital: Southcoast Hospitals Group. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Margaret Frates see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Dartmouth, MA and Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Margaret Frates's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Margaret Frates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret Frates accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Margaret Frates?
(508) 998-1994, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Margaret Frates's NPI number?
1518462068. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Margaret Frates works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret Frates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Margaret Frates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Margaret Frates as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Dartmouth Dermatology Associates, PC9 clinicians in the group
  • Beacon Dermatology LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Dartmouth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dartmouth, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518462068
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians