Charles Franz, M.D.
NPI 1215973995 · Dermatology Physician · Bridgeport, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Franz, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Bridgeport, WV (NPI 1215973995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215973995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16248 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,750 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,295 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,236 | $84 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,017 | $57 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 664 | $49 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 417 | $79 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 191 | 104 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 179 | 54 |
| Mupirocin | 179 | 112 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 173 | 104 |
| Ketoconazole | 128 | 60 |
| Fluorouracil | 92 | 89 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 92 | 11 |
| Tretinoin | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166,753 across 256 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2015-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Franz's NPI number?
- Charles Franz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215973995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Franz's specialty?
- Charles Franz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Franz located?
- Charles Franz's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Medical Park Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330-9012.
- What is Charles Franz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Franz is (304) 624-7200.
- Does Charles Franz accept Medicare?
- Charles Franz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Franz's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Franz's NPI (1215973995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.