Ricardo Franco, M.D.
NPI 1558894030 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Franco, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1558894030).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558894030
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T4364 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
455 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 85 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 64 | $178 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Chest Cavity With Insertion of Indwelling Tube32556 | 58 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 40 | $118 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity32554 | 37 | $97 |
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,891 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 350 Heritage Way Ste 2100Kalispell, MT 59901-3167Phone: (406) 257-8992Fax: (406) 257-8996
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-11
- Last updated
- 2023-08-24
- Certified
- 2023-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Franco's NPI number?
- Ricardo Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558894030, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Franco's specialty?
- Ricardo Franco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Franco located?
- Ricardo Franco's practice location on file with NPPES is 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle Jhaac Rm4b74, Baltimore, MD 21264-3167.
- What is Ricardo Franco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Franco is (410) 550-2590.
- Does Ricardo Franco accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Franco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Franco's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Franco's NPI (1558894030) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.