Frank Robert Arko, MD
Frank Robert Arko is a Surgery specialist based in Blythe, CA with over 67 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, VASCULAR SURGERY
Frank Robert Arko, MD has been part of the Blythe medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 1959), he has been practicing for over 67 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
205 N 1st St Ste C, Blythe, CA 92225-1777
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
105
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$442 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Frank Robert Arko's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1959
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Oct 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
67 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1959)
Mailing address
Po Box 246, Blythe, CA 92226-0246
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 221304
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frank Robert Arko for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Blythe required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frank Robert Arko
NPI records show Dr. Arko as active with telehealth listed in Blythe, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 921-2342.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
205 N 1st St Ste C, Blythe, CA 92225-1777
Mailing Address
Po Box 246, Blythe, CA 92226-0246
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