2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1790363778 MD
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PETER FRANZ, MD

General Practice Physician in SPOKANE, Washington. 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
339
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PETER FRANZ, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPOKANE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 339 claims across 42 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PETER FRANZ, MD filed 339 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPOKANE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PETER FRANZ, 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).

PETER FRANZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2021

NPI 1790363778

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

339 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Washington

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

General Practice Physician share within Washington

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PETER FRANZ, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in SPOKANE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1790363778. 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.

PETER FRANZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 624 E FRONT AVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99202, with a listed phone of (509) 626-9900. NPI 1790363778 was issued on 03/31/2021. 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 339 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

624 E FRONT AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99202

Provider Details

NPI 1790363778
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER FRANZ, 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
SPOKANE, WA

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PETER FRANZ, MD. To verify PETER FRANZ, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PETER FRANZ, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 339 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.

339
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
451
Total Day Supply
12,746
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 13, 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
Trazodone Hcl
36
Quetiapine Fumarate
24
Prazosin Hcl
16
Mirtazapine
15
Olanzapine
15
Sertraline Hcl
14
Fluoxetine Hcl
13
Aripiprazole
12
Diazepam
12
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
11

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How PETER FRANZ, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER FRANZ, MD's 339 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER FRANZ, MD's specialty?
PETER FRANZ, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in SPOKANE, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does PETER FRANZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER FRANZ, MD wrote 339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER FRANZ, MD located?
PETER FRANZ, MD is located at 624 E FRONT AVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99202. Phone: (509) 626-9900.
What is PETER FRANZ, MD's NPI number?
PETER FRANZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790363778, issued on 03/31/2021.
Does PETER FRANZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER FRANZ, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER FRANZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER FRANZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Prazosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER FRANZ, MD accept Medicare?
PETER FRANZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 339 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER FRANZ, MD's credentials?
PETER FRANZ, MD's NPI is 1790363778 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.

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

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