Quick answers
- Does Carolyn Franks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn Franks 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 Carolyn Franks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 254 Original Medicare patients and 486 services for Carolyn Franks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn Franks's NPI number?
- 1083864953. 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 Carolyn Franks, 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 | 254 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 486 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)267 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)219 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn Franks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1632 E Roosevelt BlvdMonroe, NC 28112 (704) 295‑3725
- 200 S Herlong ARock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 328‑1864
- 838 W Meeting St CLancaster, SC 29720 (803) 286‑8626
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn Franks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates PA182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Find other clinicians: Qualified Audiologist, North Carolina →
Other audiologists in Monroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monroe, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083864953 |
| 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
- 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