2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1750373148 M.D.
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DAVID FRANZ, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$553.9
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID FRANZ, M.D. filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, prescribing 92% generic.

621
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

621 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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)

DAVID FRANZ, M.D. 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 DAVID FRANZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1750373148

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology 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).

DAVID FRANZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1708 FALL HILL AVE, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401, with a listed phone of (540) 371-1226. NPI 1750373148 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANZ 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1708 FALL HILL AVE
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401

Provider Details

NPI 1750373148
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID FRANZ, M.D. 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.

EAR NOSE AND THROAT AND FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OF FREDERICK
FREDERICKSBURG, VA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DAVID FRANZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$554

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID FRANZ, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 621 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.

621
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
953
Total Day Supply
23,725
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 91, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID FRANZ, M.D. 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
Ipratropium Bromide
89
Famotidine
82
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
38
Methylprednisolone
37
Fluticasone Propionate
36
Montelukast Sodium
31
Azithromycin
29
Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid
Hydrocortisone/Acetic Acid
29
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
28
Epinephrine
21

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How DAVID FRANZ, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s 621 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID FRANZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID FRANZ, M.D. wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID FRANZ, M.D. located?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D. is located at 1708 FALL HILL AVE, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401. Phone: (540) 371-1226.
What is DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750373148, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does DAVID FRANZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID FRANZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID FRANZ, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID FRANZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Famotidine, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID FRANZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID FRANZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1750373148 with credentials M.D.. 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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