Christopher Franzen, MD
NPI 1598022279 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Franzen, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1598022279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598022279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1598022279 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 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
68 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 24 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 17 | $122 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $104 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 12 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$122 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$290 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6431 Fannin StMsb 5.020Houston, TX 77030-1501Phone: (713) 500-5151
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-18
- Last updated
- 2023-09-14
- Certified
- 2023-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Franzen's NPI number?
- Christopher Franzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598022279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Franzen's specialty?
- Christopher Franzen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Franzen located?
- Christopher Franzen's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is Christopher Franzen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Franzen is (972) 715-5000.
- Does Christopher Franzen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Franzen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Franzen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Franzen's NPI (1598022279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.