DR. CAROLYN RUTH FRANKLIN M.D.
NPI 1164407888
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Carolyn Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Franklin is 1164407888. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Q: What is Carolyn Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyn Franklin was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10651 E ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419(361) 961-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Carolyn Ruth Franklin M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROLYN RUTH FRANKLIN M.D. (NPI 1164407888) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (G5057) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164407888

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLYN RUTH FRANKLINCredential: M.D.

Location Address10651 E STCorpus Christi, TX 78419-5130

Mailing Address702 W Henrietta AveKingsville, TX 78363-4210 · (361) 592-8780

Phone(361) 961-6000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1164407888 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · G5057

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

10651 E ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78419

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINC15727

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carolyn Ruth Franklin M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799056404

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180620000635

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

201 services85 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

156 services83 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsville, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450163

Location1311 General Cavazos BlvdKingsville, TX 78363 · Kleberg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78419 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers13 claims32 services$2.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers17 claims99 services$2.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers38 claims38 services$42.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JOHN M DISCHERT PHARM D

Pharmacist

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-2260

JOSE ENRIQUE NIEVES PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

10651 E ST, NAVAL HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI DEPARTMENT FAMILY PRACTIC
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-2688

MRS. MICHELLE PEREZ-VEGA LMSW

Social Worker

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-4311

DR. EMILE JEUNESSE

General Practice

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-6000

MS. EDNA M. EVERETT PHARMACIST

Pharmacist

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-3186

DR. CHAD BRADFORD M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-3620

MICHAEL DAVIS

Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Corpsman)

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-6089

DR. TOBIAH SPINK PHARMD RPH

Pharmacist

10651 E ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78419

Nueces County (361) 961-4311

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carolyn Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Franklin is 1164407888. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Where is Carolyn Franklin located?

Carolyn Franklin practices at 10651 E St, Corpus Christi, TX 78419. The listed phone number is (361) 961-6000.

What is Carolyn Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Carolyn Franklin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolyn Franklin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Carolyn Franklin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carolyn Franklin is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyn Franklin was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.