Quick answers
- Does Christopher N. Franco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher N. 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 Christopher N. Franco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 153 services for Christopher N. Franco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher N. Franco's NPI number?
- 1861780850. 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 Christopher N. 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 | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 153 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)19 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)14 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)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%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes44%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Christopher N. Franco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher N. Franco 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.
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the LakeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190064
- Surgical Specialty Center of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190251
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher N. Franco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4801 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508 (337) 470‑2000
- 5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 765‑6565
- 9032 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 358‑4853
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher N. Franco as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Youngs Professional Services LLC306 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc155 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Youngs Professional Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861780850 |
| 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