Zechariah Gideon Franks, MD
Zechariah Gideon Franks, MD practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 563dNPPES updated 2024-10-20 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.35%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
17.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
56
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
98
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$150 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Zechariah Gideon Franks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 19, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
8 years in practice
Established
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Otolaryngology Care With Zechariah Gideon Franks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zechariah Gideon Franks for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Zechariah Gideon Franks
NPI records show Dr. Franks as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Mailing Address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
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