Physician Profile
Ramon A. Franco, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Franco
Ramon A. Franco, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Boston, MA. Ramon is a 1995 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ramon cared for 564 Medicare patients across 773 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 523-7900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
773 services · 564 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
283 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
66 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
45 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31573 |
33 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
54 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
174 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Boston 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ramon A. Franco specialize in?
Ramon A. Franco is an otolaryngology (ent) in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Ramon A. Franco located?
Ramon A. Franco is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ramon A. Franco's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 523-7900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ramon A. Franco's NPI number?
Ramon A. Franco's National Provider Identifier is 1104817204. 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 Ramon A. Franco train?
Ramon A. Franco attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ramon A. Franco been practicing?
Ramon A. Franco has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ramon A. Franco do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ramon A. Franco performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ramon A. Franco confirmed this information?
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