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- 2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901
About Dr. Franko
Listed in the NPI registry as a hospitalist, Alexander P. Franko, MD practices in Fort Myers, FL. Alexander graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002. Alexander is also listed as specializing in specialist and internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 2,778 services to 2,026 patients. The services billed most often include prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by t, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and advance care planning, first 30 minutes. NPI 1548252315 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (877) 856-3774
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2675 WINKLER AVE FL 2
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hospital Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & nerves
Breathing & lungs
Digestive health
- C. diff diarrhea
- Severe diverticulitis flare-up
- Stomach or intestinal bleeding
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Acute pancreatitis
- Ascites
- Bowel obstruction
Endocrine
General medical
- Hip fracture medical care
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
- Post-surgery fever or infection
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Heart & Circulation
Heart & circulation
- Heart failure flare-up
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Severe anemia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Unexplained chest pain
Infections
- Complicated Bladder Infection
- Severe COVID-19 illness
- Severe flu illness
- Bone infection
- Cellulitis
- Flesh-Eating Infection
- Infective endocarditis
- Sepsis or blood infection
Liver & Digestive
Lung Infections
Nutrition
Allergic Reactions
Blood Clots
Blood Disorders
Brain & Nerves
Emergencies
Hormones & diabetes
Kidney & urinary
Lungs & Breathing
Procedures & services
Access & tubes
- Feeding or stomach tube insertion
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Arterial catheter placement
- Central line placement
- PICC line placement coordination
Addiction Medicine
Breathing support
Critical Care
Diagnostic procedures
- Hospital heart rhythm monitoring
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
- Emergency ultrasound
- Lumbar puncture
Emergency Care
Heart Procedures
Hospital services
- Alcohol detox monitoring
- Comfort care transition
- Hospital admission
- Hospital discharge planning
- Hospital observation care
- Hospital wound and bed sore care
- Inpatient dialysis coordination
- Inpatient physical therapy evaluation
- Post-surgery hospital recovery care
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
- Rehab or nursing home placement evaluation
- Specialist consultation coordination
- Fall risk assessment
- Medication management
Kidney Care
Medication & fluids
- Blood thinner drip management
- IV antibiotic treatment
- IV electrolyte replacement
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Setup
- Blood sugar insulin drip
- Blood transfusion
- IV fluids
Mental Health
Neurological Care
Rehabilitation
Urinary Care
Airway & Breathing
Diagnostic Testing
Draining fluids
Joint Procedures
Lung Procedures
Nutrition Support
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,778 services · 2,026 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Hospitalist |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | Treatment | 96360 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Hospitalist |
| Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg | Drug given | J3475 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg | Drug given | J1940 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc | Drug given | J7120 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by t | Billing code | G0316 |
998 | More than most peers in Hospitalist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other hospitalists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hospitalists in Fort Myers 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Franko's specialty?
Dr. Franko is a hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Franko?
Dr. Franko is listed at 2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Franko?
The number on file is (877) 856-3774. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Franko?
Dr. Franko's National Provider Identifier is 1548252315. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Franko's medical education?
Dr. Franko attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Franko have?
Dr. Franko has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Franko known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Franko performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of additional new drug or substance into vein and infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Franko's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Franko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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