Quick answers
- Does Franz J. Plum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franz J. Plum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Franz J. Plum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,008 Original Medicare patients and 27,035 services for Franz J. Plum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franz J. Plum's NPI number?
- 1073710364. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Franz J. Plum, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27,035 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,161 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)1,198 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,141 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)883 services
- Blood potassium level (84132)845 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- COPD28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Franz J. Plum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franz J. Plum at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast HospitalPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100242
- Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100212
- Tampa General Hospital Crystal RiverCrystal River, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100249
Practice locations
Addresses where Franz J. Plum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1250 N Vantage Point DrCrystal River, FL 34429 (352) 795‑0644
- 512 N Lecanto HwyLecanto, FL 34461 (352) 795‑0644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franz J. Plum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meadowcrest Family Physicians PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Crystal River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crystal River, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meadowcrest Family Physicians PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Florida State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073710364 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians