Quick answers
- Does Rene Franco Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rene Franco Jr. 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 Rene Franco Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 869 Original Medicare patients and 4,096 services for Rene Franco Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rene Franco Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972948081. 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 Rene Franco Jr., 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 | 869 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,096 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)681 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)600 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)442 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)333 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)309 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%
- COPD60%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Diabetes49%
Hospitals where Rene Franco Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rene Franco Jr. 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.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital AliceAlice, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450828
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
- The Corpus Christi Medical CenterCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450788
Practice locations
Addresses where Rene Franco Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1311 E Gen Cvazos BlvdKingsville, TX 78363 (361) 595‑1661
- 1500 E Houston StBeeville, TX 78102 (361) 354‑2000
- 3302 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 885‑7722
- 701 Ayers StCorpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 885‑7722
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rene Franco Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Concord Medical Group of Kentucky PLLC75 clinicians in the group
- Bayside Pulmonology PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Concord Medical Group of Kentucky PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 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) | 1972948081 |
| 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