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Pathology

Frederick Wreford Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Maryville, IL · Staunton, IL · Belleville, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Frederick Wreford Iii, MD is a pathologist at 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104. Phone: (314) 617-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Frederick Wreford Iii had 681 Original Medicare patients and 1,400 services. NPI 1942289673. 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 Frederick Wreford Iii, 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 Frederick Wreford Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick Wreford Iii 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 Frederick Wreford Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 681 Original Medicare patients and 1,400 services for Frederick Wreford Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Frederick Wreford Iii's NPI number?
1942289673. 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 Frederick Wreford Iii, 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 patients681
Services billed to Medicare1,400
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)870 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)141 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)68 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)56 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)52 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Frederick Wreford Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederick Wreford Iii 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.

  • Anderson HospitalMaryville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140289
  • Community Hospital of StauntonStaunton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141306
  • Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185

Practice locations

Addresses where Frederick Wreford Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frederick Wreford Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in SSM Health Care Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942289673
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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