John A Froehlich, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in East Providence, RI

John A Froehlich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in East Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopedics Inc and his current practice location is 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 457-1525.

John A Froehlich is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 7619) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811939705.

Contact Information

John A Froehlich, MD
1 Kettle Point Ave,
East Providence, RI 02914-5375
(401) 457-1525
(401) 861-5812

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn A Froehlich
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John A Froehlich graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811939705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274668843
  • Enrollment ID: I20100322000265

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John A Froehlich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811939705NPI-NPPES
007006571OtherRINGS
9000468MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 7619 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareWarwick, RIHome health agency
Visiting Nurse Home And HospicePortsmouth, RIHome health agency
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Orthopedics Inc9931000395157

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. John A Froehlich allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopedics Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235181041
PECOS PAC ID: 9931000395
Enrollment ID: O20040119000129

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. John A Froehlich is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John A Froehlich, MD
Po Box 1119,
Providence, RI 02901-1119

Ph: (401) 457-1525
John A Froehlich, MD
1 Kettle Point Ave,
East Providence, RI 02914-5375

Ph: (401) 457-1525

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in East Providence, RI

Brad D. Blankenhorn, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-330-1405    Fax: 401-277-0799
Valentin Antoci, MD, PHD
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Ryan A. Hoffman, MD
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Dr. Stephen Edward Marcaccio, MD
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Practice Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-457-1500    
Dr. David Clayton Tapscott, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-457-1567    
Dr. Dominic Kleinhenz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-457-1595    
Dr. Akshay Krishnan, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-457-1500    

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