Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruben Franco

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1104908839
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 925-4431
fax (505) 925-7679
Mailing address
933 Bradbury Dr Se, Suite 2222
Albuquerque, NM 871064374

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #PA2005-0042

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104908839. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
548
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$34,421
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 222 84 $80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 78 56 $30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 53 53 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 30 $55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 26 $81
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 32 16 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $110
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 27 16 $44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $66
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 13 13 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 43 peers in this city , average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$521
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Nevro Corp. 14 $303.43
PFIZER INC. 1 $81.55
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $69.65
Averitas Pharma Inc. 1 $65.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$521

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,259
Patients
496
Total drug cost
$65,137
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 722 101 $21,318
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 391 73 $10,884
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 207 50 $3,274
Gabapentin Generic 122 33 $2,269
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 114 28 $4,534
Naloxone Hcl Generic 109 95 $8,950
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 107 19 $2,406
Pregabalin Generic 107 24 $6,602
Baclofen Generic 90 35 $1,021
Tramadol Hcl Generic 90 27 $836

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruben Franco's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruben Franco practices Medical Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Ruben Franco practice?
Dr. Ruben Franco practices at 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Office phone: 5059254431.
What is Dr. Ruben Franco's NPI?
Dr. Ruben Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104908839, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruben Franco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruben Franco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruben 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 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.