Frank Difazio, M.D.
NPI 1518073972 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Difazio, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1518073972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518073972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 87400 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
4 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1290 Summer StSuite 4400Stamford, CT 06905-5360Phone: (203) 323-7331Fax: (203) 324-7027
- 8050 W Judge Perez DrChalmette, LA 70043-1734Phone: (504) 826-9600
- 1014 Saint Andrews BlvdCharleston, SC 29407-7177Phone: (843) 556-5585Fax: (846) 556-5587
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2024-11-11
- Certified
- 2024-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Difazio's NPI number?
- Frank Difazio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518073972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Difazio's specialty?
- Frank Difazio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Difazio located?
- Frank Difazio's practice location on file with NPPES is 3424 Shelby Ray Ct, Charleston, SC 29414-5838.
- What is Frank Difazio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Difazio is (843) 402-6834.
- Does Frank Difazio accept Medicare?
- Frank Difazio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Difazio's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Difazio's NPI (1518073972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.