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DR. JOSEPH J FRANZI M.D. PHD
NPI 1750375978
Family Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since September 02, 2005PECOS Enrolled
8846 FRANKFORD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136(215) 332-8221(215) 332-2979 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph J Franzi M.d. Phd NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH J FRANZI M.D. PHD (NPI 1750375978) is an individual family medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD045687L) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750375978
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH J FRANZICredential: M.D. PHD
Location Address8846 FRANKFORD AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19136-1313
Mailing Address8846 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136-1313 · (215) 332-8221 · Fax (215) 332-2979
Fax(215) 332-2979
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1750375978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD045687L
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.
8846 FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01295968PA

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. Joseph J Franzi M.d. Phd 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 ID3870580954
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040429000893
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 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.

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.
567 services309 patients
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.
389 services234 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
212 services212 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
208 services208 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
154 services133 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
25 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jefferson Health- Northeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390115
Location10800 Knights RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19114 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Nazareth Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390204
Location2601 Holme AvePhiladelphia, PA 19152 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19136 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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 4

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
7 suppliers26 claims77 services$6.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers14 claims14 services$72.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers15 claims39 services$28.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims67 services$1.82 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 5

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

Family Medicine
8846 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
8846 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
Clinic/Center
8846 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
Family Medicine
8846 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
Family Medicine
8846 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136

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 Joseph Franzi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Franzi is 1750375978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2005.

Where is Joseph Franzi located?

Joseph Franzi practices at 8846 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136. The listed phone number is (215) 332-8221.

What is Joseph Franzi's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Franzi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Franzi 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 Joseph Franzi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Franzi is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Health- Northeast and Nazareth Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Franzi was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 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.