Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Rene Franco-Elizondo is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Clair Shores, MI with over 20 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(586) 772-5550Saint Clair Shores, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD has practiced internal medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

1 of 146 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Saint Clair Shores20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 263dNPPES updated 2025-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

21000 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 112, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-1156

Fax: (586) 772-2470
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+25%)57%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+37%)57%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 · Sep 1, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5000 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53210-1650

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rene Franco-Elizondo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rene Franco-Elizondo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Saint Clair Shores required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rene Franco-Elizondo

Dr. Franco-Elizondo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Clair Shores, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 772-5550.

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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