Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Franco, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Vero Beach, FL

  • NPI 1396706073
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
885 37Th Pl Ste B
Vero Beach, FL 329606564
(772) 567-6140
fax (772) 567-6170

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 13, 2022
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME 36630

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396706073. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
218
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$31,051
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 91 71 $130
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 83 57 $182
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 44 34 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Vero Beach Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 215. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$56
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Radius Health, INC. 1 $21.77
Abbott Laboratories 1 $20.33
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $14.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$56

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,377
Patients
471
Total drug cost
$258,331
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 248 70 $4,299
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 152 36 $2,756
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 110 33 $3,585
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 107 26 $130,510
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 99 64 $902
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 94 32 $1,081
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 93 39 $1,470
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 91 28 $2,730
Azithromycin Generic 56 48 $612
Losartan Potassium Generic 56 18 $1,189

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Franco's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Franco practices Internal Medicine Physician in Vero Beach, FL.
Where does Dr. Richard Franco practice?
Dr. Richard Franco practices at 885 37Th Pl Ste B, Vero Beach, FL 329606564. Office phone: 7725676140.
What is Dr. Richard Franco's NPI?
Dr. Richard Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396706073, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Franco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Franco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Franco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.