Physician Profile
Luisa M. Franco, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Franco
Based in Louisville, KY, Luisa M. Franco, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Luisa graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2011. According to Medicare claims data, Luisa cared for 752 Medicare patients across 2,743 services. The services billed most often include management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes.
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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
- (502) 595-7744
- Email not available
Practice Locations
716 W BROADWAY
Louisville, KY 40202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,743 services · 752 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | Office visit | 99458 |
855 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
402 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
397 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | Office visit | 99454 |
347 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
220 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
177 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
133 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
67 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment | Office visit | 99453 |
39 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists 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 kidney specialists in Louisville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Luisa M. Franco specialize in?
Luisa M. Franco is a kidney specialist in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Luisa M. Franco located?
Luisa M. Franco is listed at 716 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Luisa M. Franco's phone number?
The number on file is (502) 595-7744. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Luisa M. Franco's NPI number?
Luisa M. Franco's National Provider Identifier is 1205150992. 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 Luisa M. Franco train?
Luisa M. Franco attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Luisa M. Franco been practicing?
Luisa M. Franco has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Luisa M. Franco do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Luisa M. Franco the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Luisa M. Franco confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Luisa M. Franco. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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