Physician Profile
Gerald M. Franklin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Franklin
Based in New Braunfels, TX, Gerald M. Franklin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Gerald graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 1,161 services to 862 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and removal of impacted ear wax.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (830) 627-3777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
948 GRUENE RD SUITE120
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,161 services · 862 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
174 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
49 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
24 | |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
14 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
13 | |
| Removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31255 |
11 | |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
27 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time | Treatment | 95800 |
54 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
25 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gerald M. Franklin specialize in?
Gerald M. Franklin is an otolaryngology (ent) in New Braunfels, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Gerald M. Franklin located?
Gerald M. Franklin is listed at 948 Gruene Rd Suite120, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gerald M. Franklin's phone number?
The number on file is (830) 627-3777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gerald M. Franklin?
Gerald M. Franklin's National Provider Identifier is 1780618843. 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
Where did Gerald M. Franklin train?
Gerald M. Franklin attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gerald M. Franklin have?
Gerald M. Franklin has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gerald M. Franklin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gerald M. Franklin performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time and exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gerald M. Franklin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gerald M. Franklin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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