Quick answers
- Does Frank J. Lovato Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank J. Lovato 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 Frank J. Lovato Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 1,714 services for Frank J. Lovato Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank J. Lovato Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1548211444. 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 Frank J. Lovato 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,714 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)296 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)261 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)143 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)132 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)129 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol57%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes33%
- COPD28%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank J. Lovato Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 461 Western Blvd, Suite 122Jacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 333‑0283
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank J. Lovato Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Star Medical Clinic PLLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Star Medical Clinic PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548211444 |
| 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
- 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