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Ophthalmology

Franco M. Recchia, MD

Works at hospitals in Nashville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Franco M. Recchia, MD is an ophthalmologist at 136 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103. Phone: (615) 983-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Franco M. Recchia had 1,023 Original Medicare patients and 61,510 services. NPI 1356438469. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 136 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (615) 983‑6000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Group practice: Tennessee Retina PC
  • Medical school: Duke University School Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Franco M. Recchia, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Franco M. Recchia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franco M. Recchia 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 Franco M. Recchia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,023 Original Medicare patients and 61,510 services for Franco M. Recchia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Franco M. Recchia's NPI number?
1356438469. 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 Franco M. Recchia, 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 patients1,023
Services billed to Medicare61,510
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)50,280 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)1,913 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)1,688 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,640 services
  5. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,404 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Franco M. Recchia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franco M. Recchia 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Franco M. Recchia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Franco M. Recchia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Tennessee Retina PC16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Kentucky →

Other ophthalmologists in Bowling Green

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bowling Green, KY — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Bowling Green →

Other clinicians in Tennessee Retina PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356438469
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians