Claire Franks, NP
NPI 1316108137 · Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist · Needham, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claire Franks, NP is a Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in Needham, MA (NPI 1316108137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316108137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 152219 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
107 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 71 | $68 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 36 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$97 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 92 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 82 | — |
| Omeprazole | 75 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 64 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 58 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-24
- Last updated
- 2009-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claire Franks's NPI number?
- Claire Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316108137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claire Franks's specialty?
- Claire Franks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Claire Franks located?
- Claire Franks's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 2nd Ave, Needham, MA 02494.
- What is Claire Franks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claire Franks is (617) 754-1600.
- Does Claire Franks accept Medicare?
- Claire Franks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claire Franks's NPI active?
- Yes — Claire Franks's NPI (1316108137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.