Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in New Braunfels, TX

Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in New Braunfels, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Guadalupe County Hospital Board, G Marcus Franklin M D And Associates and his current practice location is 948 Gruene Rd, Suite120, New Braunfels, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 627-3777.

Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6761) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1780618843.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin, MD
948 Gruene Rd, Suite120,
New Braunfels, TX 78130-3919
(830) 627-3777
(830) 627-3778

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald Marcus Franklin
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience27 Years
Location948 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780618843
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143240556
  • Enrollment ID: I20070212000509

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780618843NPI-NPPES
000955523AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology K6761 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Guadalupe County Hospital Board549665384218
G Marcus Franklin M D And Associates62048378673

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGuadalupe County Hospital Board
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720088123
PECOS PAC ID: 5496653842
Enrollment ID: O20031223000326
Entity NameG Marcus Franklin M D & Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669493821
PECOS PAC ID: 6204837867
Enrollment ID: O20070124000640

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin, MD
948 Gruene Rd, Suite120,
New Braunfels, TX 78130-3919

Ph: (830) 627-3777
Dr Gerald Marcus Franklin, MD
948 Gruene Rd, Suite120,
New Braunfels, TX 78130-3919

Ph: (830) 627-3777

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Otolaryngology Doctors in New Braunfels, TX

Charles F. Lano Jr., M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 42 Gruene Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-629-5830    Fax: 830-629-3647

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