Quick answers
- Does Ruben P. Franco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruben P. Franco 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 Ruben P. Franco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 735 services for Ruben P. Franco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruben P. Franco's NPI number?
- 1104908839. 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 Ruben P. Franco, 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 | 212 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 735 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)311 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)108 services
- Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (20553)81 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)51 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)50 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression32%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Ruben P. Franco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruben P. Franco 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.
- UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320001
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruben P. Franco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 129 A Canal StJemez Pueblo, NM 87024 (575) 834‑9168
- 2211 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 272‑2644
- 505 Elm St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruben P. Franco as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UNM Hospital395 clinicians in the group
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Jemez Pueblo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jemez Pueblo, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UNM Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104908839 |
| 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