2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1245258417 MD
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WALTER FRANK, MD

Urology Physician in GEORGETOWN, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 577 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
94.9/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: WALTER FRANK, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GEORGETOWN, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 577 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: WALTER FRANK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,787 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WALTER FRANK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WALTER FRANK, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1245258417

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,787 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

94.9/100 11.800000000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Urology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER FRANK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 94.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 94.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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WALTER FRANK, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in GEORGETOWN, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245258417. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WALTER FRANK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 580 BLACK RIVER RD, GEORGETOWN, SC, 29440, with a listed phone of (843) 527-2421. NPI 1245258417 was issued on 07/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,787 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 577 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.9/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

580 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440

Provider Details

NPI 1245258417
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.9
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,787
Total Claims
$134K
Total Drug Cost
577
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,611
Total Day Supply
98,866
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
97 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
292

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
24% female / 76% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 255, 75-84: 226, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
466
Oxybutynin Chloride
283
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
129
Solifenacin Succinate
95
Methenamine Hippurate
92
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
83
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
71
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
54
Finasteride
51
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
49

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How WALTER FRANK, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER FRANK, MD's 1,787 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRANK.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER FRANK, MD's specialty?
WALTER FRANK, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in GEORGETOWN, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WALTER FRANK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER FRANK, MD wrote 1,787 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134K in drug costs for 577 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER FRANK, MD's Medicare quality score?
WALTER FRANK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER FRANK, MD located?
WALTER FRANK, MD is located at 580 BLACK RIVER RD, GEORGETOWN, SC, 29440. Phone: (843) 527-2421.
What is WALTER FRANK, MD's NPI number?
WALTER FRANK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245258417, issued on 07/17/2006.
Does WALTER FRANK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WALTER FRANK, MD had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER FRANK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER FRANK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER FRANK, MD accept Medicare?
WALTER FRANK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,787 Part D claims and 577 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER FRANK, MD's credentials?
WALTER FRANK, MD's NPI is 1245258417 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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