Dr. Paul Franks
Anesthesiology in Beckley, West Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Paul Franks, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Beckley, West Virginia. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Plateau Medical Center, Raleigh General Hospital. Dr. Paul Franks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medstream Anesthesia Pllc. Dr. Paul Franks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 398-5244 to request Dr. Paul Franks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Paul Franks |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0840263026 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 47 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Paul Franks attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1639130461
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Paul Franks
Medical Licenses
Dr. Paul Franks has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| 0101030008 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oak Hill, West Virginia | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Beckley, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Medstream Anesthesia Pllc
| Medstream Anesthesia Pllc | 379 |
Practice Locations
1710 Harper Rd
Beckley, WV 25801-3397
Phone: (828) 398-5244
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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