Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Frothingham, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1912088493
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Erwin RD
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-8111
fax (919) 620-4921
Mailing address
4117 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 277042121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 6, 2008
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #39424
Medicaid
NC #7934060

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912088493. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,768
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 12 $93
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 11 11 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 102 peers in Durham Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$89
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ViiV Healthcare Company 1 $89.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$89

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
474
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$1,169,371
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 122 11 $515,094
Dovato (Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine) Brand 106 0 $314,396
Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) Brand 45 0 $104,310
Juluca (Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine) Brand 34 0 $113,478
Lamivudine Hbv (Lamivudine) Brand 28 0 $963
Odefsey (Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala) Brand 23 0 $86,055
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 0 $151
Lisinopril Generic 20 0 $246
Lamivudine Generic 17 0 $1,435
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 16 0 $299

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Frothingham's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Frothingham practices Internal Medicine Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Frothingham practice?
Dr. Richard Frothingham practices at Erwin RD, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Richard Frothingham's NPI?
Dr. Richard Frothingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912088493, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Frothingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Frothingham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Frothingham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0444). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.