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DR. CHARLES MICHAEL FRANKLIN M.D.
NPI 1477559243
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Lynchburg, VA

Q: What is Charles Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Franklin is 1477559243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Q: What is Charles Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Franklin was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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 June 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled

71.83/100

CMS Quality Rating

2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501(434) 485-8517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Jul 25, 2024, Feb 6, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Charles Michael Franklin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES MICHAEL FRANKLIN M.D. (NPI 1477559243) is an individual rheumatology provider in Lynchburg, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101279754) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477559243

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES MICHAEL FRANKLINCredential: M.D.

Location Address2405 ATHERHOLT ROADLynchburg, VA 24501

Mailing Address2360 Maryland RdWillow Grove, PA 19090-1709 · (215) 657-6776 · Fax (267) 913-5962

Phone(434) 485-8517

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of Ny Upstate Medical UniversityGraduated 1981

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1477559243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101279754✔ Licensed in PA · MD027056E✔ Licensed in WI · 14981-320

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD, Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11836 South AveLA Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · Phone (608) 782-7300

Location 2292 Saint Charles WayYork, PA 17402-4648 · Phone (717) 356-4250 · Fax (717) 812-6024

Location 32360 Maryland RdWillow Grove, PA 19090 · Phone (215) 657-6776 · Fax (267) 913-5961

Other Identifiers 4

Other0045840000PA · Keystone

Other51469PA · Aetna

Other660001122PA · United Healthcare

Other0754369002PA · Cigna

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

Dr. Charles Michael 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 ID9931145711

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240903002963

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24501 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.83/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

67.93

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

38.17

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

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