2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487018024 M.D.
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STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in JOHNSON CITY, New York. 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$49.88
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in JOHNSON CITY, New York.

276
Part D claims, 2023
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.

STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

276 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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)

STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2016

NPI 1487018024

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New York

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New York

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

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).

STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 33-57 HARRISON ST, JOHNSON CITY, NY, 13790, with a listed phone of (718) 501-5049. NPI 1487018024 was issued on 04/10/2016. 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K 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.

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

33-57 HARRISON ST
JOHNSON CITY, NY 13790

Provider Details

NPI 1487018024
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN FRANCO, 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.

DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
MACHIAS, ME
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 201311
EAST POST ROAD MEDICAL SERVICES PC
WHITE PLAINS, NY

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 STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.. To verify STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

276
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
6,870
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.46
Gender Split
48% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN FRANCO, 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
Prednisone
20
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
18
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Metoprolol Succinate
14
Pantoprazole Sodium
13
Cefdinir
12
Eliquis
Apixaban
11
Furosemide
11

* 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 STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. 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

STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s 276 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New York

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in JOHNSON CITY, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. located?
STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. is located at 33-57 HARRISON ST, JOHNSON CITY, NY, 13790. Phone: (718) 501-5049.
What is STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487018024, issued on 04/10/2016.
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 STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Clopidogrel, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN FRANCO, M.D.'s NPI is 1487018024 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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