Physician Profile
Earl A. Frantz, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Frantz
Based in Morehead City, NC, Earl A. Frantz, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — sports medicine. Earl graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. Earl is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Earl cared for 2,214 Medicare patients across 15,854 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and injection into tendon or ligament.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (252) 247-2101
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3714 GUARDIAN AVE STE E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,854 services · 2,214 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
754 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
244 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
204 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
86 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
83 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64454 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64624 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
383 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Earl A. Frantz?
Earl A. Frantz is a family doctor in Morehead City, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Earl A. Frantz's address?
Earl A. Frantz is listed at 3714 Guardian Ave Ste E, Morehead City, NC 28557. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Earl A. Frantz?
The number on file is (252) 247-2101. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Earl A. Frantz's NPI number?
Earl A. Frantz's National Provider Identifier is 1770574022. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Earl A. Frantz train?
Earl A. Frantz attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Earl A. Frantz been practicing?
Earl A. Frantz has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Earl A. Frantz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Earl A. Frantz performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Earl A. Frantz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Earl A. Frantz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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