Quick answers
- Does Al R. Franco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Al R. Franco 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 Al R. Franco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 63,495 services for Al R. Franco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Al R. Franco's NPI number?
- 1528128535. 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 Al R. Franco, 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 | 257 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 63,495 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method (86235)6,456 services
- Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement (82784)2,481 services
- Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement (86146)2,469 services
- Phospholipid antibody (autoimmune antibody) measurement (86148)2,463 services
- Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement (86147)2,460 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression25%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Al R. Franco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11725 Slate Ave, Suite 100Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 352‑1700
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Riverside
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Riverside, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 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) | 1528128535 |
| 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