RICHARD F. FRISCH, JR. M.D. – NPI #1053528752
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RICHARD FRISCH, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053528752 to RICHARD FRISCH, JR. on May 16, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 23, 2024. 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 RICHARD FRISCH, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD F. FRISCH, JR.

NPI Number
1053528752
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD F. FRISCH, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1625 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3698
Phone: (843) 849-1551 Fax: (843) 884-0629
Mailing address
PO BOX 749340
ATLANTA, GA 30374-9340
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 23, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD FRISCH, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA04989846
MEDICAIDLA1314081
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 SC 33964
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine		 LA MD.202405

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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
RICHARD FRISCH, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER
      300 SINGLETON RIDGE ROAD
      CONWAY, SC 29526
    • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DR
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
    • MCLEOD LORIS HOSPITAL
      3655 MITCHELL STREET
      LORIS, SC 29569
    • MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE
      555 E CHEVES ST BOX 8700
      FLORENCE, SC 29506
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      4975 LACROSS RD, SUITE 354
      NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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