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Dr. William Franklin, MD

Decatur, IL

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franklin, Internist in Decatur, IL?

    Dr. William Franklin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Decatur, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Franklin graduated from Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Franklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin’s office at (217) 876-5600.

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

    • Residency: Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Franklin board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. William Franklin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Franklin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Franklin treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Franklin 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. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Franklin perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Franklin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franklin's office.

    Does Dr. Franklin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 876-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin accept in Decatur, IL?

    Dr. Franklin in Decatur, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • The Consociate Group

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?

    Dr. William Franklin's Primary Practice

    304 W Hay St Ste 312

    Decatur, IL 62526

    (217) 876-5600

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    Dmh Express Care East

    4455 E US Route 36

    Decatur, IL 62521

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    Dr. William Franklin's Practice 3

    2300 N Edward St Ste 6102

    Decatur, IL 62526

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    What is Dr. Franklin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407813389.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franklin

    What is Dr. William Franklin's specialty?

    Dr. Franklin is a Internist near Decatur, IL.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Franklin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Franklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 William Franklin accepting new patients in Decatur, IL?

    Yes, Dr. William Franklin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Franklin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (217) 876-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Franklin?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (217) 876-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Franklin have?

    Dr. William Franklin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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