2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1922018878 M.D.
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HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
697
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 697 claims across 135 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1922018878

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

697 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922018878. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG B, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-7777. NPI 1922018878 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANCH 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 697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $77K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG B
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1922018878
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HAROLD FRANCH, 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, GA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

697
Total Claims
$77K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,719
Total Day Supply
51,115
Generic Drug Cost
$29K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.78
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 58, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Potassium Chloride
67
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
64
Lisinopril
52
Chlorthalidone
42
Amlodipine Besylate
36
Losartan Potassium
34
Allopurinol
27
Tamsulosin Hcl
27
Furosemide
23
Torsemide
20

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s 697 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s specialty?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. wrote 697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $77K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. located?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. is located at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG B, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-7777.
What is HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s NPI number?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922018878, issued on 08/09/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate Er, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. accept Medicare?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 697 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s credentials?
HAROLD FRANCH, M.D.'s NPI is 1922018878 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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