44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Franks, Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Elliott Franks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Franks graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Menorah Medical Center. Dr. Franks is fluent in English, Bulgarian, Somali, Spanish, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franks’s office at (816) 363-7710.
Where did Dr. Franks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Menorah Medical Center | Methodist Health System | Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Franks board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elliott Franks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Franks speak?
Dr. Franks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
Somali
Spanish
Zulu
What conditions does Dr. Franks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Franks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Franks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Franks perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elliott Franks may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franks' office.
Does Dr. Franks accept my insurance?
Dr. Franks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 363-7710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franks accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Franks in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franks' office located?
Dr. Elliott Franks' Primary Practice
6675 Holmes Rd Ste 550
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 363-7710
What is Dr. Franks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649265729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franks
What is Dr. Elliott Franks's specialty?
Dr. Franks is a Internist near Kansas City, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Franks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elliott Franks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Franks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Elliott Franks accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Elliott Franks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elliott Franks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office at (816) 363-7710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elliott Franks?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office at (816) 363-7710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elliott Franks have?
Dr. Elliott Franks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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