Quick answers
- Does Dennis R. Franks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis R. 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 Dennis R. Franks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 402 services for Dennis R. Franks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis R. Franks's NPI number?
- 1417052523. 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 Dennis R. 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 | 336 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 402 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)251 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)23 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant (00144)18 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)16 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)12 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Dennis R. Franks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis R. Franks 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040114
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis R. Franks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2319 Hwy 110 WHeber Springs, AR 72543 (501) 202‑2093
- 9601 I 630 Exit, Suite 7Little Rock, AR 72205
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis R. Franks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arkansas Health Group659 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Arkansas →
Other nurse anesthetists in Heber Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Heber Springs, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arkansas Health Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417052523 |
| 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