Ruben G Franco, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Downey, CA

Ruben G Franco, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Downey, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and his current practice location is 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 823-4040.

Ruben G Franco is licensed to practice in California (license number A073741) 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 1952332827.

Contact Information

Ruben G Franco, MD
9449 Imperial Hwy,
Downey, CA 90242-2814
(800) 823-4040
(562) 657-2987

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRuben G Franco
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, California
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:
  • Ruben G Franco attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952332827
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325012081
  • Enrollment ID: I20040819001479

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ruben G Franco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952332827NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A073741 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - DowneyDowney, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group60027291757951

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. Ruben G Franco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

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. Ruben G Franco 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
Ruben G Franco, MD
9449 Imperial Hwy,
Downey, CA 90242-2814

Ph: (800) 823-4040
Ruben G Franco, MD
9449 Imperial Hwy,
Downey, CA 90242-2814

Ph: (800) 823-4040

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