Franco Felizarta, MD
NPI 1629004957 · Infectious Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franco Felizarta, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1629004957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629004957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A63225 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
588 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 202 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 64 | $35 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 50 | $69 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 47 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 351 | 44 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 170 | 12 |
| Fluconazole | 161 | 37 |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 156 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 124 | 41 |
| Raltegravir Potassiumbrand: Isentress Hd | 97 | 12 |
| Estradiol | 96 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74,949 across 170 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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2008-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franco Felizarta's NPI number?
- Franco Felizarta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629004957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franco Felizarta's specialty?
- Franco Felizarta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franco Felizarta located?
- Franco Felizarta's practice location on file with NPPES is 3535 San Dimas Street, Bakersfield, CA 93389.
- What is Franco Felizarta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franco Felizarta is (661) 324-3128.
- Does Franco Felizarta accept Medicare?
- Franco Felizarta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franco Felizarta's NPI active?
- Yes — Franco Felizarta's NPI (1629004957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.