Timothy Frerichs, MD
NPI 1194911537 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Foley, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Frerichs, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Foley, AL (NPI 1194911537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194911537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30008 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,594 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 557 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 207 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 178 | $150 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 130 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 99 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 206 | 188 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 74 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 58 | 47 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 52 | 45 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 27 |
| Naproxen | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$578 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-19
- Last updated
- 2015-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Frerichs's NPI number?
- Timothy Frerichs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194911537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Frerichs's specialty?
- Timothy Frerichs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Frerichs located?
- Timothy Frerichs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1711 N Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535-2249.
- What is Timothy Frerichs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Frerichs is (251) 476-5050.
- Does Timothy Frerichs accept Medicare?
- Timothy Frerichs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Frerichs's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Frerichs's NPI (1194911537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.