Michael Franks, MD
NPI 1508839242 · Urology Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Franks, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1508839242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508839242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101 240966 (VA)
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
6,916 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 | 1,226 | $125 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 848 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 825 | $61 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 802 | $18 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 732 | $3 |
| Testosterone (hormone) Level, Total84403 | 293 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 561 | 199 |
| Finasteride | 264 | 83 |
| Prednisone | 109 | 24 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 108 | 74 |
| Cefdinir | 103 | 85 |
| Dutasteride | 99 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 91 | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,066 across 82 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
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2020-10-28
- Certified
- 2020-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Franks's NPI number?
- Michael Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508839242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Franks's specialty?
- Michael Franks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Franks located?
- Michael Franks's practice location on file with NPPES is 9101 Stony Point Dr, Richmond, VA 23235-1979.
- What is Michael Franks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Franks is (804) 330-9105.
- Does Michael Franks accept Medicare?
- Michael Franks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Franks's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Franks's NPI (1508839242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.