Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rene Franco, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1972948081
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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3302 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 784111821
(361) 885-7722 - Additional location
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2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 400
Texarkana, TX 755035224
(903) 614-5670
fax (903) 614-5674 - Additional location
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701 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 784041912
fax (361) 885-7792 - Additional location
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2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 857136204
(520) 874-2000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3866
Corpus Christi, TX 784633866
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 8, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #Q8246 · Arizona #R728000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972948081. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,209
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$312,305
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 553 | 326 | $122 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 504 | 210 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 322 | 186 | $76 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 274 | 254 | $36 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 244 | 228 | $53 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 242 | 225 | $51 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 216 | 86 | $205 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 185 | 173 | $32 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 163 | 163 | $156 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 136 | 128 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 216. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$907
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 12 | $392.15 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $121.39 | |
| Ethicon Inc. | 1 | $102.27 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 2 | $49.26 | |
| Electromed, Inc. | 3 | $43.99 | |
| ALK-Abello, Inc | 2 | $42.10 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $36.64 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $19.48 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $18.15 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $17.89 | |
| Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $17.19 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $16.59 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $15.90 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 1 | $14.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,684
Patients
429
Total drug cost
$2,118,064
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 396 | 84 | $341,131 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 260 | 85 | $8,445 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 206 | 44 | $165,569 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 153 | 54 | $1,039 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 133 | 47 | $2,026 |
| Ofev (Nintedanib Esylate) | Brand | 111 | 20 | $1,462,923 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 73 | 18 | $30,554 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 59 | 14 | $664 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 58 | 11 | $31,003 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 47 | 0 | $23,179 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rene Franco's medical specialty?
Dr. Rene Franco practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Rene Franco practice?
Dr. Rene Franco practices at 3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111821. Office phone: 3618857722.
What is Dr. Rene Franco's NPI?
Dr. Rene Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972948081, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rene Franco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rene Franco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rene Franco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.