Donald Frame, MD
NPI 1518978121 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Frame, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1518978121).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518978121
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L1043 (TX)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
82 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 38 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 26 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 18 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $112–$168 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 46 | — |
| Lisinopril | 45 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 | — |
| Potassium Chloridebrand: Klor-Con M20 | 44 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 43 | — |
| Prednisone | 17 | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2025-12-02
- Certified
- 2025-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Frame's NPI number?
- Donald Frame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518978121, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Frame's specialty?
- Donald Frame is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Frame located?
- Donald Frame's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 100, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3211.
- What is Donald Frame's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Frame is (281) 909-4782.
- Does Donald Frame accept Medicare?
- Donald Frame is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Frame's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Frame's NPI (1518978121) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.