CHARLES M. FRANKLIN M.D. – NPI #1477559243
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHARLES FRANKLIN is a physician located in LYNCHBURG, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477559243 to CHARLES FRANKLIN on June 24, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 21, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHARLES FRANKLIN below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES M. FRANKLIN

NPI Number
1477559243
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES M. FRANKLIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 485-8517 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
2360 Maryland Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: (215) 657-6776
Fax: (267) 913-5961
292 Saint Charles Way
York, PA 17402-4648
Phone: (717) 356-4250
Fax: (717) 812-6024
Mailing address
2360 MARYLAND RD
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090-1709
Phone: (215) 657-6776 Fax: (267) 913-5962
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 21, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHARLES FRANKLIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNAPA51469
otherCIGNAPA0754369002
otherKEYSTONEPA0045840000
otherUNITED HEALTHCAREPA660001122
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 PA MD027056E

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2360 MARYLAND RD,
WILLOW GROVE, PA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1981
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES FRANKLIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1200 OLD YORK ROAD
      ABINGTON, PA 19001
    • DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL
      595 WEST STATE ST
      DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
    • GRAND VIEW HEALTH
      700 LAWN AVENUE
      SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
    • HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
      MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
      LANGHORNE-NEWTOWN RD
      LANGHORNE, PA 19047

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