Richard Franco, MD
NPI 1396706073 · Internal Medicine Physician · Vero Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Franco, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Vero Beach, FL (NPI 1396706073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396706073
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 36630 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 154 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 119 | 35 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 105 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 100 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 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
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-12-13
- Certified
- 2022-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Franco's NPI number?
- Richard Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396706073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Franco's specialty?
- Richard Franco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Franco located?
- Richard Franco's practice location on file with NPPES is 885 37th Pl Ste B, Vero Beach, FL 32960-6564.
- What is Richard Franco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Franco is (772) 567-6140.
- Does Richard Franco accept Medicare?
- Richard Franco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Franco's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Franco's NPI (1396706073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.