Active NPI 1689735417 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph E Franklin , OD

Optometrist • Cocoa Beach, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Franklin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cocoa Beach, FL. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Franklin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 237 W COCOA BEACH CSWY.

Dr. Franklin does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

237 W Cocoa Beach Cswy

Cocoa Beach, FL 329313538

Telephone 3217991222

Fax 3216082394

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 A1a Optics, Inc. Facility NPI 1538432661

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cocoa Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +25.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Cocoa Beach, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

17.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Franklin (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Cocoa Beach Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$155.00	$138.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	29	28	$155.00	$116.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$145.00	$140.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$145.00	$116.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$125.00	$119.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$150.00	$141.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$125.00	$118.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$150.00	$140.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$125.00	$104.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$150.00	$147.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$123.86	$119.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$150.00	$146.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$125.00	$98.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$156.48	$145.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$125.00	$98.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-29

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC1642

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2022

Registered at 237 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, COCOA BEACH, FL 329313538 (Tel: 3217991222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 540343, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 329540343 (Tel: 3216262394)

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NPI Profile Active March 07, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 07, 2012

Registered at 195 S COURTENAY PKWY, SUITE B, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 329524888 (Tel: 3214543002)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2012

Registered at 195 S COURTENAY PKWY, SUITE B, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 329524888 (Tel: 3214543002)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 07, 2012

Recorded as RALPH FRANKLIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2012

Optometrist (License #OPC1642 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689735417

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 13, 2006

Last Update: November 29, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 540343

Merritt Island, FL 329540343

Phone: 3216262394

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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