Quick answers
- Does Christine E. Franzen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine E. Franzen 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 Christine E. Franzen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 446 services for Christine E. Franzen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine E. Franzen's NPI number?
- 1144322298. 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 Christine E. Franzen, 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 446 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)127 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)15 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)11 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)11 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety43%
- Depression36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Christine E. Franzen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine E. Franzen 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.
- Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070020
- William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine E. Franzen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 117 Main StHebron, CT 06248 (860) 264‑1940
- 326 Washington StNorwich, CT 06360 (860) 889‑8331
- 512 Saybrook Rd, Suite 100Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347‑7636
- 6 Greenwich Office ParkGreenwich, CT 06831 (203) 869‑1145
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine E. Franzen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PLLC259 clinicians in the group
- The William W Backus Hospital249 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144322298 |
| 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