Quick answers
- Does Edward S. Frankel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward S. Frankel 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 Edward S. Frankel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,062 Original Medicare patients and 5,552 services for Edward S. Frankel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward S. Frankel's NPI number?
- 1902834104. 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 Edward S. Frankel, 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 | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 99 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)1,525 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)742 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)461 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)423 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)358 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis65%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety22%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Edward S. Frankel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward S. Frankel 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.
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward S. Frankel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2940 E Banner Gateway DrGilbert, AZ 85234
- 5620 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 385‑2115
- 8405 N Pima Ctr Pkwy, Suite 101Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (602) 493‑9361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward S. Frankel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC309 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in Gilbert
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gilbert, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902834104 |
| 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