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DR. HAROLD L FRANKS M.D.
NPI 1427044932
Internal Medicine in Cullman, AL

Active since September 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1406 WALL ST, CULLMAN, AL 35055(256) 736-2856(256) 736-5185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Harold L Franks M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HAROLD L FRANKS M.D. (NPI 1427044932) is an individual internal medicine provider in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (11571) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427044932
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HAROLD L FRANKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1406 WALL STCullman, AL 35055-6011
Mailing Address503 Clark St SwCullman, AL 35055-1921 · (256) 736-8875 · Fax (256) 739-0027
Phone(256) 736-2856
Fax(256) 736-5185
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 2011
✔ NPI 1427044932 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 11571
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 00011571 (AL)
1406 WALL ST, Cullman, AL 35055
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Other Identifiers 10

Medicare PINE869AL
Other051526964AL · Bcbs
Other511-02231AL · Bcbs
Medicare PIN102I119866
Medicare UPINC70078
Medicare PIN051526964AL
Other102I119866AL · Medicare Ptan
Medicaid051526964AL
Medicaid115572AL
OtherP00217096AL · Railroad Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Harold L Franks M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Harold Franks reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Paragon Contracting Services LLC
48 mi
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225071459 (205) 939-7100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35055 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

LUNA BELLE LLC
Chiropractor
1406 WALL ST
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 962-5160
DR. ANDRE JOVANI MCFARLANE DC
Chiropractor
1406 WALL ST
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 962-5160
DR. KENDALL ROOKS MCFARLANE DC
Chiropractor
1406 WALL ST
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 962-5160
CULLMAN PRIMARY CARE, PC
Family Medicine
1406 WALL ST
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 736-2856

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 Harold Franks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harold Franks is 1427044932. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2005.

Where is Harold Franks located?

Harold Franks practices at 1406 Wall St, Cullman, AL 35055. The listed phone number is (256) 736-2856.

What is Harold Franks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Harold Franks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harold Franks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Harold Franks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Harold Franks reassigns Medicare benefits to Paragon Contracting Services LLC (Birmingham, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Harold Franks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harold Franks was last updated on September 22, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.