Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fabian Franco, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Bonaire, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Franco
Dr. Fabian Franco is a geriatric medicine physician in Bonaire, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Franco performed 9,118 Medicare services across 6,533 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Franco received a total of $2,716 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Franco is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$2,716 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,118
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
6,533
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~456 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,820 | $57 | $245 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,529 | $87 | $206 |
| Annual depression screening | 909 | $11 | $44 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
899 | $120 | $416 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
535 | $9 | $38 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
396 | $15 | $38 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
340 | $70 | $313 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
291 | $9 | $66 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
285 | $29 | $45 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
281 | $281 | $375 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
273 | $29 | $37 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
266 | $72 | $90 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
187 | $10 | $85 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
186 | $1 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
156 | $3 | $10 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
154 | $12 | $50 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
82 | $1 | $15 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
61 | $37 | $102 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
59 | $151 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
58 | $39 | $117 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
42 | $3 | $7 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
38 | $155 | $413 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
37 | $154 | $320 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
36 | $14 | $28 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
36 | $191 | $350 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
36 | $30 | $78 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
29 | $66 | $435 |
| ECG screening, interpretation and report only A routine 12-lead electrocardiogram is interpreted and reported as part of an initial preventive physical examination. |
26 | $4 | $17 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $95 | $316 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
19 | $47 | $269 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
16 | $28 | $240 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 11 | $20 | $30 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $388/year across 7 years
Top 17% in GA for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
147
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,716 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$435
2023
$505
2022
$525
2021
$569
2020
$135
2019
$345
2018
$201
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$79
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Amgen Inc.
$62
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$523
Amgen Inc.
$348
Lilly USA, LLC
$314
Novo Nordisk Inc
$307
Abbott Laboratories
$280
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$70
Biogen, Inc.
$56
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Lundbeck LLC
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
AbbVie Inc.
$40
Inogen, Inc.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
PBG PUERTO RICO LLC
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
EISAI INC.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AJOVY · Aimovig · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALVANCE · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL 9 · GATTEX · Horizant · INTERSTIM · INVOKANA · InogenOne · JARDIANCE · Licart · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$80,743
Nearest hospital
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS
8.0 mi
8.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Franco is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of GA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Franco experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Franco performed 1,820 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Franco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Franco received a total of $2,716 from 39 companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Franco's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Bonaire?
Dr. Franco's average Medicare payment per service is $60. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Franco) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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