Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Fritz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Fritz 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 Joseph M. Fritz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 1,985 services for Joseph M. Fritz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Fritz's NPI number?
- 1619097763. 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 Joseph M. Fritz, 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 | 450 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,985 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)710 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)269 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)190 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)178 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)135 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Fritz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Fritz 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.
- St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260179
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Fritz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12788 Olive BlvdCreve Coeur, MO 63141
- 224 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 510sChesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 205‑6605
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Fritz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Physical Therapy of Creve Coeur LLC91 clinicians in the group
- West County Adult Medicine, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Creve Coeur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Creve Coeur, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Physical Therapy of Creve Coeur LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619097763 |
| 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