Physician Profile
Frank W. Gwathmey, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gwathmey
Based in Charlottesville, VA, Frank W. Gwathmey, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Frank graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2007. Frank is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Frank provided 146 services to 131 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1528261229 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (434) 243-3600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 IVY RD
Charlottesville, VA 22903
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
146 services · 131 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Frank W. Gwathmey?
Frank W. Gwathmey is an orthopedic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Frank W. Gwathmey's address?
Frank W. Gwathmey is listed at 2800 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Frank W. Gwathmey?
The number on file is (434) 243-3600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Frank W. Gwathmey?
Frank W. Gwathmey's National Provider Identifier is 1528261229. 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 Frank W. Gwathmey train?
Frank W. Gwathmey attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Frank W. Gwathmey have?
Frank W. Gwathmey has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Frank W. Gwathmey perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Frank W. Gwathmey performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Frank W. Gwathmey's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Frank W. Gwathmey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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