JOSEPH A. FRANKLIN MD – NPI #1730101213
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
JOSEPH FRANKLIN is a plastic surgeon located in CARY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730101213 to JOSEPH FRANKLIN on July 24, 2006. 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 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 JOSEPH FRANKLIN below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. FRANKLIN
(about 20 years ago)
CARY, NC 27513 Phone: (919) 651-8015 Fax: (919) 380-0307
2 Other location(s):
Durham, NC 27713-8721
Phone: (919) 572-1710
Fax: (919) 572-6368
Ste 205
Raleigh, NC 27615-4731
Phone: (919) 510-5130
Fax: (919) 803-5380
CARY, NC 27513-8134 Phone: (919) 651-8006 Fax: (919) 651-8015
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Identifiers for JOSEPH FRANKLIN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER | NC | 1397E |
| MEDICAID | NC | 5900761 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
NC | 2003-00784 |
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.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOSEPH FRANKLIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- DUKE HEALTH RALEIGH HOSPITAL3400 WAKE FOREST RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
- DUKE HEALTH RALEIGH HOSPITAL3400 WAKE FOREST RD
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