Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frank Arko, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Blythe, CA

  • NPI 1194705962
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 67 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
205 N 1St St Ste C
Blythe, CA 922251777
(760) 921-2342
fax (760) 921-2756
Mailing address
Po Box 246
Blythe, CA 922260246

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 3, 2025
Year of graduation
1959 — 67 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #G7156 · California #C39227

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194705962. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$20,709
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 60 37 $90
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 25 24 $122
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 17 $126
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 16 16 $178
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $106
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 13 13 $183
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 12 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Blythe Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$442
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 5 $276.64
Penumbra, INC. 1 $146.50
Atricure, INC. 1 $18.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$442

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$251
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 13 13 $251

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Frank Arko's medical specialty?
Dr. Frank Arko practices Surgery Physician in Blythe, CA.
Where does Dr. Frank Arko practice?
Dr. Frank Arko practices at 205 N 1St St Ste C, Blythe, CA 922251777. Office phone: 7609212342.
What is Dr. Frank Arko's NPI?
Dr. Frank Arko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194705962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frank Arko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frank Arko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frank Arko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.