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Diagnostic Radiology

Joel M. Fritz, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Joel M. Fritz, MD is a radiologist at 395 W 12th Ave, Rm 460, Columbus, OH 43210. Phone: (614) 293-8315. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel M. Fritz had 1,078 Original Medicare patients and 1,554 services. NPI 1629361928. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 395 W 12th Ave, Rm 460, Columbus, OH 43210 · Directions
  • Phone: (614) 293‑8315
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ohio State University State Health System
  • Group practice: OSU Radiology LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel M. Fritz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joel M. Fritz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel 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 Joel M. Fritz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,078 Original Medicare patients and 1,554 services for Joel M. Fritz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel M. Fritz's NPI number?
1629361928. 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 Joel 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 patients1,078
Services billed to Medicare1,554
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)342 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)249 services
  3. Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast (70491)135 services
  4. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)71 services
  5. Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)70 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Depression37%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Joel M. Fritz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel M. Fritz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel M. Fritz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • OSU Radiology LLC191 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in OSU Radiology LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629361928
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians