What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI number?

Franklin Ponce Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265849442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's specialty?

Franklin Ponce Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Franklin Ponce Herrera located?

Franklin Ponce Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 409 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501-2921.

What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Ponce Herrera is (956) 682-1508.

Does Franklin Ponce Herrera accept Medicare?

Franklin Ponce Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI active?

Yes — Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI (1265849442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-15.

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Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD

NPI 1265849442 · Nephrology Physician · Mcallen, TX

Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1265849442).

Provider details

NPI number: 1265849442
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: MD
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: Yes
License: S0776 (TX)

Practice location

409 Lindberg Ave

Mcallen, TX 78501-2921

Phone: (956) 682-1508

Fax: (956) 682-0551

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Mailing address

409 Lindberg Ave

Mcallen, TX 78501-2921

Specialties & taxonomies

Nephrology PhysicianPrimary207RN0300XLicense S0776 (TX)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Additional practice locations (1)

703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503-2621
Phone: (973) 754-2000

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Detailed profile(75/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,619 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 methodology.

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)
Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935	341	$67
Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960	312	$336
Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232	225	$75
Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961	163	$278
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	160	$91
Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222	119

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Telmisartan	379	156
Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er	310	123
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol	287	12
Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic	249	54
Sevelamer Carbonate	231	95
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa	180	49
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$3,335 across 153 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.

Enumerated: 2014-07-19
Last updated: 2025-06-15
Certified: 2025-06-15

Frequently asked questions

What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI number?: Franklin Ponce Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265849442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's specialty?: Franklin Ponce Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Franklin Ponce Herrera located?: Franklin Ponce Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 409 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501-2921.
What is Franklin Ponce Herrera's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Ponce Herrera is (956) 682-1508.
Does Franklin Ponce Herrera accept Medicare?: Franklin Ponce Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI active?: Yes — Franklin Ponce Herrera's NPI (1265849442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-15.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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)
Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935	341	$67
Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960	312	$336
Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232	225	$75
Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961	163	$278
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	160	$91
Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222	119

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Telmisartan	379	156
Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er	310	123
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol	287	12
Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic	249	54
Sevelamer Carbonate	231	95
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa	180	49
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$3,335 across 153 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Additional practice locations (1)

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Additional practice locations (1)

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments