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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franklin, Jr., Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. John Franklin, Jr., MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 53 years. Dr. Franklin, Jr. is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin, Jr.’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin, Jr.’s office at (704) 870-6014.
What languages does Dr. Franklin, Jr. speak?
Dr. Franklin, Jr. and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Franklin, Jr. treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Franklin, Jr. 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, Jr.. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Franklin, Jr. perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Franklin, Jr. may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s office.
Does Dr. Franklin, Jr. accept my insurance?
Dr. Franklin, Jr. accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 870-6014 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin, Jr. accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Franklin, Jr. in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s office located?
Dr. John Franklin, Jr.'s Primary Practice
6824 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 870-6014
What is Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679639686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin, Jr.?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franklin, Jr.
What is Dr. John Franklin, Jr.'s specialty?
Dr. Franklin, Jr. is a Gastroenterologist near Charlotte, NC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Franklin, Jr. to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Franklin, Jr. affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franklin, Jr. is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, MarinHealth 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
Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?
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Is John Franklin, Jr. accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. John Franklin, Jr. is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Franklin, Jr. offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s office at (704) 870-6014 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Franklin, Jr.?
Please contact Dr. Franklin, Jr.'s office at (704) 870-6014 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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