Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregg Franco, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Manchester By The Sea, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Gregg Franco is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Manchester By The Sea, MA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Franco performed 704 Medicare services across 662 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Franco received a total of $21,699 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 44% volume in MA
$21,699 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗704
Medicare services
Top 44% in MA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
662
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
136 | $30 | $132 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
78 | $12 | $47 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
73 | $10 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
41 | $122 | $364 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
29 | $14 | $61 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
26 | $32 | $140 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
23 | $14 | $73 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
23 | $67 | $238 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
22 | $18 | $74 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $9 | $36 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
20 | $42 | $129 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
19 | $70 | $282 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
18 | $91 | $372 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
18 | $59 | $243 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $24 | $105 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
15 | $7 | $30 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
15 | $72 | $301 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
15 | $10 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
15 | $22 | $113 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
15 | $27 | $129 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $70 | $326 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
14 | $28 | $90 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $23 | $92 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
13 | $85 | $363 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
11 | $275 | $1,138 |
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.
4.8% high complexity
55.5% medium
39.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,699
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,100/year across 7 years
Top 11% in MA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
107
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
$11,071 (51.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,628 (49.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,416
2023
$2,241
2022
$3,324
2021
$5,871
2020
$63
2019
$6,429
2018
$356
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,303
Medtronic, Inc.
$544
Boston Scientific Corporation
$247
Terumo Medical Corporation
$155
Sirtex Medical Inc
$55
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$49
Nevro Corp.
$33
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$30
Top 3 companies account for 90.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$15,702
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,873
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$875
Sirtex Medical Inc
$833
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$746
Inari Medical, Inc.
$320
Boston Scientific Corporation
$247
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$237
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$170
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$162
Terumo Medical Corporation
$155
Eisai Inc.
$79
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$67
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$63
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$50
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$37
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$33
Nevro Corp.
$33
EKOS Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIYA SYSTEM · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · EKOSONIC · EMPRINT · Embolization Spheres · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · HAWKONE · IGT Devices Und · Indigo · Indigo System · Intracept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Lenvima · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · POD · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SMART PORT CT · Senza · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TURBOHAWK · VENOVO
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
5.5
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5.1 mi
5.1 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 mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of MA peers, with 18 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 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Franco performed 136 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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 $21,699 from 19 companies across 107 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 vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Manchester By The Sea?
Dr. Franco's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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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