Dr. Thomas Franco, MD

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Franco, Physiatrist in Omaha, NE?

Dr. Thomas Franco, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Franco completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Franco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco’s office at (402) 354-0410.

Where did Dr. Franco go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne

Is Dr. Franco board certified as a Physiatrist?

Yes, Dr. Thomas Franco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

What languages does Dr. Franco speak?

Dr. Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Franco typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, 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:

Muscle Spasms
Neuromuscular Disorder
Muscle cramps
Involuntary muscle contractions
Muscle twitching

ICD-10 Codes:

M62838: Other muscle spasm

Also known as:

Skin Numbness
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Loss of skin sensation
Cutaneous anesthesia
Numb skin

ICD-10 Codes:

R200: Anesthesia of skin

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Median Nerve Compression
Wrist Nerve Entrapment
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS

ICD-10 Codes:

G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Also known as:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction

ICD-10 Codes:

I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Franco typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Franco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal

CPT Codes:

20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

Does Dr. Franco accept my insurance?

Dr. Franco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 354-0410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Omaha, NE?

Dr. Franco in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Franco's office located?

Dr. Thomas Franco's Primary Practice

16120 W Dodge Rd

Omaha, NE 68118

(402) 354-0410

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Dr. Thomas Franco's Practice 2

17675 Welch Plz

Omaha, NE 68135

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Dr. Thomas Franco's Practice 3

5908 S 142nd St

Omaha, NE 68137

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What hospitals are Dr. Franco affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Franco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne,Omaha, NE

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Chi Health Midlands,Papillion, NE

What is Dr. Franco's NPI number?A 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 1700949880.

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. Thomas Franco's specialty?

Dr. Franco is a Physiatrist near Omaha, NE.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Thomas Franco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Franco is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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