Zara Paulette Frankel, MD
Zara Paulette Frankel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Boulder, CO with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Zara Paulette Frankel, MD has practiced family medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3118dNPPES updated 2017-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1755 48th St Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2711
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.92%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.2%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
270
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
320
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,674
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $255k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$67 received from industry
3 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 Zara Paulette Frankel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
5450 Western Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-2709
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390335
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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 Zara Paulette Frankel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boulder 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 Zara Paulette Frankel
Dr. Frankel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boulder, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 415-7450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zara Paulette Frankel
Practice Location
1755 48th St Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301-2711
Mailing Address
5450 Western Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-2709
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