Manuel Alberto Franco, MD

Family Medicine

Manuel Alberto Franco is a Family Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 40 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(773) 489-7648Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Manuel Alberto Franco, MD has practiced family medicine for 40+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 897 Family Medicine providers in ILSee all Family Medicine in Chicago40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2037dNPPES updated 2020-10-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1431 N Western Ave 508, Chicago, IL 60622-1797

Fax: (773) 489-2078
Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+22%)35%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 26, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1431 N Western Ave Ste 503, Chicago, IL 60622-1774

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Manuel Alberto Franco

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Manuel Alberto Franco for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Manuel Alberto Franco

Dr. Franco is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (773) 489-7648.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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