Dr. Darrell Franks

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Darrell Franks, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Big Spring, Texas. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cogdell Memorial Hospital, Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Dr. Darrell Franks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Smmc Medical Group. Dr. Darrell Franks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (432) 267-5531 to request Dr. Darrell Franks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2301 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720-5531

Phone 1: (432) 267-5531

Fax: (432) 268-1010
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Darrell Franks
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3678768900
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Darrell Franks attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427003151
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Darrell Franks

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Darrell Franks has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals

Cogdell Memorial Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Smmc Medical Group


Practice Locations

2301 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720-5531
Phone: (432) 267-5531
Fax: (432) 268-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, August 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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