45 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Franco, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Franco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina | Catholic University Of Daegu, School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Franco board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stefano Franco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Franco speak?
Dr. Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franco typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franco typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stefano 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 (718) 372-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Franco in Brooklyn, NY 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)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Franco's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Franco affiliated with?
Dr. Franco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1932189172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco