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Dr. Maria Franco, MD

Pediatrician

Jersey City, NJ

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franco, Pediatrician in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Maria Franco, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Franco graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Dr. Franco is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, 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 (201) 478-5800.

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

    • Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Franco speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

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

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Franco may include:

    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 (201) 478-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Jersey City, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Marpai Health

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Franco's office located?

    Dr. Maria Franco's Primary Practice

    935 Garfield Ave

    Jersey City, NJ 07304

    (201) 478-5800

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    Dr. Maria Franco's Practice 2

    1825 John F Kennedy Blvd

    Jersey City, NJ 07305

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    Dr. Maria Franco's Practice 3

    5300 Bergenline Ave

    West New York, NJ 07093

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    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 1861548166.

    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. Maria Franco's specialty?

    Dr. Franco is a Pediatrician near Jersey City, NJ.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Franco is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Jersey City 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Maria Franco accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Franco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Franco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (201) 478-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Franco?

    Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (201) 478-5800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Franco's office located?

    Dr. Franco's offices are located in Jersey City, NJ and West New York, NJ.