2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1659851707 MD
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ARMANDO FRANCO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MORENO VALLEY, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD filed 1,896 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in MORENO VALLEY, California, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,896 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ARMANDO FRANCO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2018

NPI 1659851707

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,896 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12810 HEACOCK ST STE B206, MORENO VALLEY, CA, 92553, with a listed phone of (951) 485-5155. NPI 1659851707 was issued on 08/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANCO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,896 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $318K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

12810 HEACOCK ST STE B206
MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553

Provider Details

NPI 1659851707
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARMANDO FRANCO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ARMANDO FRANCO MD INC
MORENO VALLEY, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARMANDO FRANCO, MD. To verify ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,896 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,896
Total Claims
$318K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,042
Total Day Supply
85,450
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$275K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
99 (5.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ARMANDO FRANCO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
70
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
67
Furosemide
66
Losartan Potassium
54
Metoprolol Succinate
54
Rosuvastatin Calcium
52
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
52
Gabapentin
50
Eliquis
Apixaban
47
Mirtazapine
44

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ARMANDO FRANCO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's 1,896 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRANCO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's specialty?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MORENO VALLEY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARMANDO FRANCO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARMANDO FRANCO, MD wrote 1,896 Medicare Part D claims totaling $318K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is ARMANDO FRANCO, MD located?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD is located at 12810 HEACOCK ST STE B206, MORENO VALLEY, CA, 92553. Phone: (951) 485-5155.
What is ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's NPI number?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659851707, issued on 08/17/2018.
Does ARMANDO FRANCO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $275K in brand drug costs.
Does ARMANDO FRANCO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARMANDO FRANCO, MD had 99 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARMANDO FRANCO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARMANDO FRANCO, MD accept Medicare?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,896 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's credentials?
ARMANDO FRANCO, MD's NPI is 1659851707 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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