Quick answers
- Does Erich R. Fruehling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erich R. Fruehling 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 Erich R. Fruehling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,133 Original Medicare patients and 5,406 services for Erich R. Fruehling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erich R. Fruehling's NPI number?
- 1831270404. 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 Erich R. Fruehling, 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 | 2,133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,406 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)771 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)647 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)530 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)530 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)515 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Atrial fibrillation41%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Erich R. Fruehling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erich R. Fruehling 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.
- CHI Health St. FrancisGrand Island, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280023
- Howard County Medical CenterSt Paul, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281338
- Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical CenterBroken Bow, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281365
- Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280032
- Valley County Health SystemOrd, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281353
Practice locations
Addresses where Erich R. Fruehling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1113 Sherman StSaint Paul, NE 68873 (308) 754‑4421
- 1406 Q StFranklin, NE 68939 (308) 425‑6221
- 145 Memorial DrBroken Bow, NE 68822 (308) 872‑4100
- 2222 N Lincoln Ave, York General HospitalYork, NE 68467 (402) 362‑6671
- 2620 W Faidley Ave, St Francis Medical CenterGrand Island, NE 68803 (308) 384‑4600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erich R. Fruehling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHI Health Clinic Specialty LLC320 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHI Health Clinic Specialty LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831270404 |
| 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