LOREN B. FRANKEL M.D. – NPI #1588622690
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

LOREN FRANKEL is a physician located in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588622690 to LOREN FRANKEL on May 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jan 30, 2012. 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 LOREN FRANKEL below.

NPI Profile for
LOREN B. FRANKEL

NPI Number
1588622690
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LOREN B. FRANKEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1300 HOSPITAL DR
SUITE 380
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3261
Phone: (843) 884-2206 Fax: (843) 881-0255
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LOREN FRANKEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC284560
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
SC 28456

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Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1994
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
LOREN FRANKEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL
      2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE
      CHARLESTON, SC 29414
    • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DR
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

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