JOSHUA BENAIAH FRANKLIN CRNA
NPI 1548788276
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Joshua Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Franklin is 1548788276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2017.

Q: What is Joshua Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Franklin was last updated on October 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 September 01, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment

1710 LA MANCIA, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258(727) 324-8621 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2023, Jul 21, 2022, Oct 4, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joshua Benaiah Franklin Crna NPPES

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

JOSHUA BENAIAH FRANKLIN CRNA (NPI 1548788276) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP135475) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548788276

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA BENAIAH FRANKLINCredential: CRNA

Location Address1710 LA MANCIASan Antonio, TX 78258-4547

Mailing Address1710 La ManciaSan Antonio, TX 78258-4547 · (727) 324-8621

Phone(727) 324-8621

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1548788276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · AP135475

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

1710 LA MANCIA, San Antonio, TX 78258

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Benaiah Franklin Crna 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 ID9537427661

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171219003416

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Franklin reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kash Anesthesia

13 mi

Anesthesiology

215 N SAN SABA STE 201
San Antonio, TX 78207

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment

NPI 1891336566 (765) 461-8135

Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC

70 mi

Anesthesiology

8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
840 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598724304 (512) 343-2292

Endo Sedation LLC

204 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1015 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 1200
Webster, TX 77598

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
710 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1811464936 (281) 554-3494

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

50 services50 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

49 services49 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

42 services33 patients

Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844

Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.

39 services32 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

33 services33 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

30 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78258 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%190 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy

Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…

100%41 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Joshua Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Franklin is 1548788276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2017.

Where is Joshua Franklin located?

Joshua Franklin practices at 1710 La Mancia, San Antonio, TX 78258. The listed phone number is (727) 324-8621.

What is Joshua Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joshua Franklin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joshua Franklin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Franklin reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Kash Anesthesia (San Antonio, TX), Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX) and Endo Sedation LLC (Webster, TX). Each 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 Joshua Franklin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Franklin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Joshua Franklin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Franklin was last updated on October 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.