46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franco, Rheumatologist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Al Franco, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA. He has been practicing for over 46 years. Dr. Franco graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando and completed his residency at Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Franco is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco’s office at (951) 352-1700.
Where did Dr. Franco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Union Memorial Hospital Program
Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando
What languages does Dr. Franco speak?
Dr. Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Franco typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Franco 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. Franco. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Bone Disorder
- Bone Disease
- General bone problem
- Undiagnosed bone condition
- Bone disease not specified
ICD-10 Codes:
- M899: Disorder of bone, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Franco typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Al Franco may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Franco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Franco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 352-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Franco in Riverside, CA 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)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Franco's office located?
Dr. Al Franco's Primary Practice
11725 Slate Ave Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 352-1700
What is Dr. Franco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528128535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco
What is Dr. Al Franco's specialty?
Dr. Franco is a Rheumatologist near Riverside, CA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Al Franco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franco is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Louisville 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
When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Al Franco accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Al Franco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Al Franco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (951) 352-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Al Franco?
Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (951) 352-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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