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
- Primary practice
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1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 925-4431
fax (505) 925-7679 - Mailing address
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933 Bradbury Dr Se, Suite 2222
Albuquerque, NM 871064374
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.