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Ophthalmology

Curtis L. Frewin, MD

Works at hospitals in Billings, MT · Powell, WY · Montana, Wyoming

Summary

Dr. Curtis L. Frewin, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101. Phone: (406) 657-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Curtis L. Frewin had 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,292 services. NPI 1790977262. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Curtis L. Frewin, 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 Curtis L. Frewin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Curtis L. Frewin 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 Curtis L. Frewin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 2,292 services for Curtis L. Frewin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Curtis L. Frewin's NPI number?
1790977262. 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 Curtis L. Frewin, 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 patients426
Services billed to Medicare2,292
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)389 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)335 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)254 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)226 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)183 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 pressure67%
  • High cholesterol60%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression27%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%

Hospitals where Curtis L. Frewin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Curtis L. Frewin 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 Curtis L. Frewin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Curtis L. Frewin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC824 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Billings

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Billings, MT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790977262
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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