VERONICA FRANCO MD
NPI 1962513796
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Veronica Franco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Franco is 1962513796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Q: What is Veronica Franco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Franco was last updated on April 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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 August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.31/100

CMS Quality Rating

452 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-7677(614) 293-5614 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Apr 6, 2026, Aug 18, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Veronica Franco Md NPPES

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

VERONICA FRANCO MD (NPI 1962513796) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.090554) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairfield Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962513796

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X

Provider Legal NameVERONICA FRANCOCredential: MD

Location Address452 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1240

Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-7677 · Fax (614) 293-5614

Phone(614) 293-7677

Fax(614) 293-5614

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2026

✔ NPI 1962513796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0001X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.090554

Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 35.090554 (OH)

452 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Veronica Franco Md 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 ID8527163856

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071012000188

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

273 services78 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.

78 services49 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

72 services11 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

47 services47 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

36 services33 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Fairfield Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, OH

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360072

Location401 North Ewing StreetLancaster, OH 43130 · Fairfield County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360085

Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

95.31/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

76.58

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers31 claims82 services$16.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers12 claims281 services$29.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers32 claims32 services$11.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers49 claims49 services$65.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, treprostinil, 1 mg J3285

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N

4 suppliers29 claims5,634 services$44.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers20 claims3,330 services$0.34 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 20

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

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