Julia Bess Frank, MD
Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Julia Bess Frank is a Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Washington, DC with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 49 years in psychiatry & neurology, Julia Bess Frank, MD is a long-established pain medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Washington. A Yale University School of Medicine graduate since 1977, she brings 49+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
102
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,189
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $221k
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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$124 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Julia Bess Frank's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Yale School of Medicine
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2084P2900X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Julia Bess Frank
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julia Bess Frank for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Washington 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 Julia Bess Frank
Dr. Frank is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 741-2900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julia Bess Frank
Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3201
Mailing Address
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3201
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