Quick answers
- Does Frank A. Hobart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank A. Hobart 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 A. Hobart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,132 Original Medicare patients and 4,207 services for Frank A. Hobart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank A. Hobart's NPI number?
- 1629186622. 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 A. Hobart, 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 | 2,132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,207 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)727 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)686 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)330 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)296 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)154 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%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Arthritis52%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Frank A. Hobart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank A. Hobart 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.
- Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340068
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical CenterSupply, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340158
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank A. Hobart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1415 Physicians DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 662‑9500
- 151 Scotts Hill Medical DrWilmington, NC 28411 (910) 662‑9073
- 2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
- 800 Jefferson St, Suite 112Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 662‑9500
- 9104 Market StWilmington, NC 28411 (910) 686‑2840
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank A. Hobart as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC599 clinicians in the group
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC203 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629186622 |
| 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