Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Alexandria, LA

Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Mid-louisiana Anesthesia Consultants, Apmc and his current practice location is 211 4th St, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 442-5399.

Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 301762) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861780850.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco, DO
211 4th St,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421
(318) 442-5399
(318) 442-1586



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Nicholas Franco
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience13 Years
Location211 4th St, Alexandria, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861780850
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2011
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416248620
  • Enrollment ID: I20160620000413

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861780850NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 301762 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mid-louisiana Anesthesia Consultants, Apmc397140873353

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Entity NameMid-louisiana Anesthesia Consultants, Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205888914
PECOS PAC ID: 3971408733
Enrollment ID: O20031204000583

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco, DO
Po Box 5887,
Alexandria, LA 71307-5887

Ph: (318) 442-5399
Dr Christopher Nicholas Franco, DO
211 4th St,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 442-5399

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Alexandria, LA

Paul Albares, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-5399    
Christine Elizabeth Taylor, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-443-3511    Fax: 318-757-9668
Darrin Blane Letsinger, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1444 Peterman Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-5399    Fax: 318-442-1586
Leo E Futrell Iii, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-443-3511    
Taten Peterman, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1444 Peterman Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-5399    Fax: 318-442-1586
Mr. Francis X Robichaux, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1444 Peterman Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-5399    Fax: 318-442-1586
William M Ellis Iii, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-473-3000    

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