Robert M. Franklin, MD
Robert M. Franklin is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Robert M. Franklin, MD in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2401 Keith St, San Francisco, CA 94124-3231
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.25/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.34%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
186
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,063
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $548k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and Arthritis.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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.
Graduated medical school · 1990
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191310
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Robert M. Franklin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert M. Franklin for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco 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 Robert M. Franklin
Dr. Franklin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 671-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2401 Keith St, San Francisco, CA 94124-3231
Mailing Address
2401 Keith St, San Francisco, CA 94124-3231
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