Quick answers
- Does Donald B. Franklin Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald B. Franklin Iii 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 Donald B. Franklin Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 414 Original Medicare patients and 5,512 services for Donald B. Franklin Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald B. Franklin Iii's NPI number?
- 1518377431. 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 Donald B. Franklin Iii, 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 | 414 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,512 |
| Different services or procedures | 125 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,680 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)656 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)249 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)232 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)180 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis70%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Donald B. Franklin Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald B. Franklin Iii 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.
- HCA Florida Citrus HospitalInverness, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100023
- Tampa General Hospital Crystal RiverCrystal River, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100249
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald B. Franklin Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 950 N Avalon WayLecanto, FL 34461 (352) 746‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald B. Franklin Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Orthopaedic Institute, PA109 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Orthopaedic Institute, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518377431 |
| 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