Franklin Wefald, M.D.
NPI 1306844832 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franklin Wefald, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1306844832).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306844832
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 31685 (NC)
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
6,219 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,247 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 683 | $13 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 466 | $115 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 423 | $207 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 421 | $48 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 420 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 238 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,273 | 229 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,198 | 216 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 998 | 93 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 860 | 60 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 743 | 147 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 726 | 145 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,569 across 78 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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2016-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franklin Wefald's NPI number?
- Franklin Wefald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306844832, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franklin Wefald's specialty?
- Franklin Wefald is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franklin Wefald located?
- Franklin Wefald's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577-3915.
- What is Franklin Wefald's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Wefald is (919) 209-9856.
- Does Franklin Wefald accept Medicare?
- Franklin Wefald is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franklin Wefald's NPI active?
- Yes — Franklin Wefald's NPI (1306844832) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.