Quick answers
- Does Earl A. Frantz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Earl A. Frantz 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 Earl A. Frantz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 444 Original Medicare patients and 16,856 services for Earl A. Frantz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Earl A. Frantz's NPI number?
- 1770574022. 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 Earl A. Frantz, 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 | 444 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,856 |
| Different services or procedures | 98 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg (J3300)11,564 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)823 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)754 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)750 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)383 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Earl A. Frantz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Earl A. Frantz 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.
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
Practice locations
Addresses where Earl A. Frantz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2716 Ashton DrWilmington, NC 28412 (910) 332‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Earl A. Frantz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other sports medicine doctors in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770574022 |
| 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