Malcolm Bernard Franklin, M.D.
Patients across IL can see Malcolm Bernard Franklin, M.D. in person in Plainfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 982dNPPES updated 2023-08-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
24020 W Riverwalk Ct Ste 102, Plainfield, IL 60544-7103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
444
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
722
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,371
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $748k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Malcolm Bernard Franklin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 28, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 713260, Chicago, IL 60677-1260
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Malcolm Bernard Franklin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malcolm Bernard Franklin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Plainfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Malcolm Bernard Franklin
Dr. Franklin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plainfield, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 676-2575.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Malcolm Bernard Franklin
Practice Location
24020 W Riverwalk Ct Ste 102, Plainfield, IL 60544-7103
Mailing Address
Po Box 713260, Chicago, IL 60677-1260
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