Dr. Joseph H Franks
Urology in Santa Cruz, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph H Franks, MD, is a Urology specialist in Santa Cruz, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Urology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz. Dr. Joseph H Franks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. Joseph H Franks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 477-2350 to request Dr. Joseph H Franks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joseph H Franks |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8325129752 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Urology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 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. Joseph H Franks attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1124199344
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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 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. Joseph H Franks
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph H Franks has been primarily specialized in Urology for over 28 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Urology
click for detail Urology A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
| A64092 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Santa Cruz, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Santa Cruz, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | 1740 |
Practice Locations
2911 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1815
Phone: (831) 477-2350
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
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, December 28, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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