Physician Profile
Joseph A. Franklin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Franklin
Joseph A. Franklin, MD practices plastic surgery in Cary, NC. Joseph is a 1997 graduate of Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 108 services to 51 patients. The services billed most often include removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (919) 651-8015
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 DARRINGTON DR
Cary, NC 27513
6813 Fayetteville Rd Ste 101
Durham, NC 27713
8300 Health Park Ste 205
Raleigh, NC 27615
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
- Breast reconstruction after cancer
- Deviated septum
- Excess skin
- Facial trauma
- Lipedema
Body
- Bat Wings
- Diastasis Recti
- Saddlebags And Love Handles
Body contouring
- Back rolls and bra fat
- Belly overhang
- Cellulite
- Puffy pubic area
Breast
- Gynecomastia
- Hard breast implants
- Inverted Nipples
- Ruptured breast implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Tuberous Breasts
- Uneven Breasts
- Very Large Breasts
Congenital
- Cleft lip and palate
Cosmetic
- Sunken Cheeks And Temples
- Thin Lips
- Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Face and Ears
- Prominent Ears
- Torn Earlobe
Face and Eyes
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Bags
Face and Neck
- Double Chin
- Jowls
- Receding Chin
- Turkey Neck
Facial aesthetics
- Bump on nose
- Gummy Smile
Hand & wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Thumb Tendinitis
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Trigger finger
Intimate Surgery
- Large Or Uneven Labia
Pain & nerve
- Chronic migraines
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Baby Flat Head
- Missing Ear Or Facial Feature
Reconstructive
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Facial Paralysis
- Lymphedema Swelling
- Non-Healing Wounds
Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
- Broken capillaries on face
- Melasma
- Stretch marks
Skin and Scars
- Acne Scars
- Excessive sweating
- Keloid scars
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Skin Cancer and Lesions
- Epidermoid cyst
- Skin cancer
Wound care
- Bedsores
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox and fillers
- Breast augmentation
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy tuck
Body
- 360 Liposuction
- Arm Lift
- Body Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Thigh Lift
Body contouring
- Apron belly removal
- Fat freezing
Breast
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Fat transfer to breasts
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Nipple reduction
Cosmetic
- Chemical peel
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Thread lift
Face
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Chin Implant
- Double Chin Liposuction
- Ear reshaping surgery
- Earlobe Repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
Facial surgery
- Cheek Implants
Hand & wrist
- Cubital tunnel decompression
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Injectables & cosmetics
- Double chin fat dissolving injections
- Lip fillers
- Non-surgical nose job
- Under eye filler
Intimate Surgery
- Labia Reduction
Laser treatments
- Laser tattoo removal
Medical Non-Surgical
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Ear reconstruction surgery
Pediatric and Reconstructive
- Cleft Lip Repair
Reconstructive
- DIEP flap breast reconstruction
- Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
- Lymphedema bypass surgery
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Skin Grafting
Skin and Scars
- Cyst Removal
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin rejuvenation
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
108 services · 51 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
52 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
21 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Plastic Surgery |
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.
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 plastic surgeons in Cary 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 6
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Franklin specialize in?
Dr. Franklin is a plastic surgeon in Cary, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Franklin located?
Dr. Franklin is listed at 1000 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Franklin's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 651-8015. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Franklin?
Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier is 1730101213. 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 Dr. Franklin go to medical school?
Dr. Franklin attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Franklin have?
Dr. Franklin has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Franklin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Franklin performs procedures including removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Franklin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Franklin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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