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Dr. Benjamin Franklin, MD
Trauma Surgeon
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Surgeon
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
,Critical Care Surgeon
Atlanta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franklin, Trauma Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Benjamin Franklin, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Franklin graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Franklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin’s office at (404) 616-1000.
Where did Dr. Franklin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
What languages does Dr. Franklin speak?
Dr. Franklin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Franklin treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin. 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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Franklin perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franklin's office.
Does Dr. Franklin accept my insurance?
Dr. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Franklin in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gordon Food Service
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Primary Practice
80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 616-1000
What is Dr. Franklin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629389127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franklin
What is Dr. Benjamin Franklin's specialty?
Dr. Franklin is a Trauma Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Franklin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Franklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Benjamin Franklin accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Franklin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Franklin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (404) 616-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Franklin?
Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (404) 616-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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