Quick answers
- Does Franz Boas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franz Boas 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 Franz Boas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 1,111 services for Franz Boas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franz Boas's NPI number?
- 1487815692. 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 Franz Boas, 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 | 313 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,111 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)250 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)149 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)130 services
- Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (36561)86 services
- Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)42 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 cholesterol73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)58%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Diabetes40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Franz Boas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010 (626) 256‑4673
- 1500 E Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
- 209 Fair Oaks AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 396‑2900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franz Boas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- City of Hope Medical Foundation982 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
Other interventional radiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in City of Hope Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487815692 |
| 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