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Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD

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(815 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Eastern Virginia Medical School (1978)

Professional interests include: Crohn's disease, upper endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

1133 21st Street NW Building 2, 5th floor
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 429-2844

Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD is a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

1133 21st Street NW Building 2, 5th floor
Washington, DC 20036

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Some issues Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cancer prevention

cancer screening

colorectal cancer screening

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

screening test

In 2024, Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD had a list price for cancer prevention, cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, preventive care, screening colonoscopy, and screening test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

colonoscopy

lower endoscopy

In 2024, Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD had a list price for colonoscopy, and lower endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

colon biopsy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

diagnostic colonoscopy

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

minimally invasive procedures

therapeutic colonoscopy

therapeutic endoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for colon biopsy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, diagnostic colonoscopy, endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, therapeutic colonoscopy, and therapeutic endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	155
minimally invasive procedures	155
preventive care	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	216
gastrointestinal procedures	157
minimally invasive procedures	157
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	208
gastrointestinal procedures	190
minimally invasive procedures	190
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	173
gastrointestinal procedures	176
minimally invasive procedures	176
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	185
gastrointestinal procedures	161
minimally invasive procedures	161
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	248
gastrointestinal procedures	202
minimally invasive procedures	202
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	156
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	219
minimally invasive procedures	219
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	156

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	277
gastrointestinal procedures	249
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	199
gastrointestinal procedures	142
minimally invasive procedures	142
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	199
gastrointestinal procedures	195
minimally invasive procedures	195
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	226
minimally invasive procedures	226
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	245
gastrointestinal procedures	210
minimally invasive procedures	210
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	254
gastrointestinal procedures	178
minimally invasive procedures	178
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	115

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD in 2024

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	23
diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	221
gastrointestinal procedures	189
minimally invasive procedures	189
preventive care	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	3
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	1
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1978. He completed residency at VA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1978)

Residency: VA Medical Center (1981)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

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Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

TRICARE East Prime

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

TRICARE East Select

TRICARE for Life East

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 815 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-23

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Dr Frank was great about getting my husband (we had a joint consult appts to set up our colonoscopys) an immediate EKG with MY cardiologist in the same bldg. My cardiologist wasn't in, but the practice still got someone to give him the EKG.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-05-17

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Dr. Frank has always been, er, frank, in language a lay person understands. Forthright, knowledgeable and professional with a friendly demeanor. Excellent "bedside manner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-21

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Dr. Frank is one of the best doctors in the DMV: smart, thorough and kind. I feel lucky to have him as one of my doctors

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-06

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I have known *Jim Frank for 35 years - He is the big brother I never had... and I actually have a big brother.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-13

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Dr. Frank was really good. He thoroughly explained everything to me in a way that I could easily understand.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-25

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The dr is excellent of proving explanation of my problem and recommending to resolve.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-01

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Dr. Frank was attentive, professional, and patient in answering my questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-30

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Listened and cared about my concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-31

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Fine overall. On time, thorough.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-15

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Dr. James Frank is great!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Hartman Frank, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$257 $257
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$248 Uceris $126	XIFAXAN $122
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$183 XIFAXAN $101	APRISO $35	XIFAXANIBSD $18	Uceris $15	UCERIS TABLETS $13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$179 VOQUEZNA $179
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.	$125 Lotronex $108	Non-Covered-Product $17
Other	$1,305 ZEPOSIA $217	Rinvoq $115	Humira $112	SUPREP $103	Uceris $69	Other $689

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,194
Education	$103

Biography

James Hartman Frank, MD, is a gastroenterologist practicing at MedStar Health: Gastroenterology at Lafayette Centre in Washington, DC. Specializing in digestive health, Dr Frank provides expert care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. James H Frank, MD provides expert diagnostic and procedural skills in evaluation and treatment of conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver and pancreas. He has been practicing gastroenterology in the Washington metro area since 1983. He is conveniently located in the nation's capital, offering accessible care to residents of the Washington metropolitan area.