Quick answers
- Does James R. Fricton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Fricton 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 James R. Fricton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 49 Original Medicare patients and 272 services for James R. Fricton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Fricton's NPI number?
- 1639103682. 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 James R. Fricton, 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 | 49 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 272 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)152 services
- Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (20553)44 services
- Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and intervention, greater than 30 minutes (G0397)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 cholesterol55%
- Arthritis53%
- High blood pressure37%
- Depression37%
- Anxiety35%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Fricton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3475 Plymouth Blvd, Suite 200Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 577‑2484
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Fricton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic PA18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639103682 |
| 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