Quick answers
- Does Frank B. Fondren Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank B. Fondren 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 Frank B. Fondren Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 3,368 services for Frank B. Fondren Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank B. Fondren Iii's NPI number?
- 1952382293. 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 Frank B. Fondren 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 patients | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,368 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,961 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)59 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (J1040)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 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%
- Arthritis71%
- High cholesterol69%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Frank B. Fondren Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank B. Fondren 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.
- North Baldwin InfirmaryBay Minette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010129
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank B. Fondren Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1903 Hand AveBay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 580‑1701
- 705 Bishop Ln NMobile, AL 36608 (251) 580‑1701
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952382293 |
| 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