Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Franco Rea work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Franco Rea at 3 hospitals: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Franco Rea see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Basalt, CO and Golden, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Franco Rea's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
- Does Franco Rea accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franco Rea accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Franco Rea?
- (970) 429-4267, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Franco Rea's NPI number?
- 1619980703. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Franco Rea works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franco Rea at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Centura Health-St Anthony HospitalLakewood, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060015
- Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSalida, CO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 061322
- Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWheat Ridge, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060009
Practice locations
Addresses where Franco Rea is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1450 E Valley Rd, Unit 105Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 429‑4267
- 400 Indiana St, Suite 200Golden, CO 80401 (303) 467‑1400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franco Rea as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Colorado Surgical Service PC15 clinicians in the group
- Colorado Trauma Services PC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619980703 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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