KAREN HENTSCHEL-FRANKS DO
NPI 1306953468
Pediatrics - Sleep Medicine in San Antonio, TX
About Karen Hentschel-franks Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KAREN HENTSCHEL-FRANKS DO (NPI 1306953468) is an individual sleep medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (K5993) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1995).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A Pediatrician who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Karen Hentschel-franks Do 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
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 Karen Hentschel-franks's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karen Hentschel-franks is 1306953468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2006.
Where is Karen Hentschel-franks located?
Karen Hentschel-franks practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 358-5437.
What is Karen Hentschel-franks's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Sleep Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080S0012X.
Is Karen Hentschel-franks enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karen Hentschel-franks 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.
What insurance does Karen Hentschel-franks accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Karen Hentschel-franks as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Karen Hentschel-franks affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Karen Hentschel-franks is affiliated with University Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karen Hentschel-franks was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
