Frank Michels, MD
NPI 1215971155 · Family Medicine Physician · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Michels, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1215971155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215971155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4786 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
166 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 166 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $130–$130 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 358 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 325 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 314 | 40 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 252 | 31 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 227 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 221 | 35 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2016-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Michels's NPI number?
- Frank Michels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215971155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Michels's specialty?
- Frank Michels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Michels located?
- Frank Michels's practice location on file with NPPES is 2019 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102-4810.
- What is Frank Michels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Michels is (406) 237-5200.
- Does Frank Michels accept Medicare?
- Frank Michels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Michels's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Michels's NPI (1215971155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.