CHRISTOPHER J. FRANKEL M.D. – NPI #1952336182
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER FRANKEL is a physician located in LANGHORNE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952336182 to CHRISTOPHER FRANKEL on July 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Oct 18, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER FRANKEL below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER J. FRANKEL

NPI Number
1952336182
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER J. FRANKEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
240 MIDDLETOWN BLVD
STE 200
LANGHORNE, PA 19047-1816
Phone: (215) 757-5772 Fax: (215) 757-5494
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 PA MD067520L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS R W JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL (CAM/NEW BRUNS/PISC) - Graduated 1996
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER FRANKEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
      34TH & SPRUCE STS
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST
      10800 KNIGHTS ROAD
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
      LANGHORNE-NEWTOWN RD
      LANGHORNE, PA 19047
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BRISTOL DIALYSIS LLC
      1900 Frost Road
      Bristol, PA 19007
    • DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER AT OXFORD COURT
      930 Town Center Drive, Suite G-100
      Langhorne, PA 19047
    • DAVITA NEWTOWN DIALYSIS CENTER
      60 Blacksmith Road
      Newtown, PA 18940
    • LANGHORNE DIALYSIS CENTER
      880 Town Center Drive
      Langhorne, PA 19047

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