Sep 22, 2021
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Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D.
Rene FrancoPulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine
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Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. is an Internist (Pulmonologist) in Corpus Christi, TX. He specializes in Pulmonary Disease and Internal Medicine, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified. He graduated from Medical University of The Americas and he is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville and Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg.
Dr. Franco works at Chinthaka Bulathsinghala Pllc and 2 other locations. He frequently treats conditions like Shortness of Breath, Cough along with...
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- SoonerCare
- Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care)
- Southern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO)
- SouthPoint
- Southwest Service Administrators, Inc.
- Sparks Health System
- Sparrow Physicians Health Network
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
- Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association (SAMBA)
- Special Needs Plan
- Spectera
- Spectrum Health
- Standard Insurance Company
- Starmark
- State Farm
- State Mutual Insurance Company
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Sterling Life Insurance Company
- Sturm Ruger & Co.
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- Sun Life Financial
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- Superior Dental Care
- Superior HealthPlan
- Superior Vision
- Teachers Health Trust
- Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
- Teamcare
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- Tencon Health Plan
- Tenet HealthSystem Medical
- Texas Children's Health Plan
- Texas True Choice
- Texas Workers' Compensation
- The Alliance
- The Great-West Life Assurance Company
- The Health Plan
- The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
- The Wellness Plan
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- Thrivent Financial
- Time
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- Total Dental Administrators PPO
- Total Health Care, USA
- Total Health Choice
- TPA
- Travelers
- Tricare
- Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Triple-S Salud, Inc. (TSS)
- Triwest
- TriWest Champus
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- Trustmark Companies
- Tufts Health Plan
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- UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
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- Unified Group Services
- Uniform Medical Plan
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- Union Hospital
- Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health Systems
- Union Provider Services
- Union Security Insurance Company
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- United Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Life Insurance Company
- United Healthcare of Louisiana
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- United Mine Workers Health & Retirement Fund
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- UnitedHealth Group
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- UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas
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- UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley
- UnitedHealthOne
- Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation
- Univera Healthcare
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- USA Health and Wellness Network
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- USI Affinity
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- Value Options
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- Virginia Premier
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- VNS Choice
- Vytra Health Plans
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- Wausau Benefits
- We accept all PPO insurances and Medicare, please inquire with the office.
- We are a Concierge's Practice and out of network with Insurance Plans. If you have additional questions, please call the office directly.
- We do not accept health insurance
- We don’t accept HMO, we accept all PPO's.
- We file all out of network claims, please contact our office for further details
- We offer honest and affordable fees, please refer to our website. As a courtesy to our patients we will submit all claims for direct reimbursement to you.
- WEA Trust
- Well Sense Health Plan
- WellCare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Wellcare of Louisiana
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- WellPoint
- Wells Fargo Insurance
- Western Growers Insurance Services
- Western Health Advantage
- While we are not in network, we file claims for most major insurance plans
- Willamette Valley Community Health (WVCH)
- Windsor Health Plan
- Wisconsin Medical Assistance
- Wisconsin Physicians Service
- Wise Provider Networks
- Worker's Compensation
- WPS Health Insurance
- WVP Health Authority
- Yavapai Long Term Care
- York Risk Services
- Zenith Administrators Inc
- Zurich
Accepted Insurance
A provider may accept your insurance carrier but may not be in-network with your specific plan. To confirm your coverage, contact your insurance carrier or the provider's office.
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Superior Health Plan
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan PPO
Insurance FAQ
We know health insurance can be a tricky topic. So, we’ve broken down the most important aspects of health insurance by defining key terms and answering commonly asked questions.
- How can your health insurance company help you?
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Health insurance companies help by lowering the cost of general and specialty healthcare services. Additionally, they can act as a resource to help answer questions and guide you to a provider that meets your needs.
- What does in-network mean?
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In-network means your insurance provider and Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. have a contractual agreement to provide healthcare services at a discounted rate, often called a negotiated rate, that you pay.
Example: You go to a doctor that’s in-network and the total charge is $250. A discount is applied to that amount for our negotiated rate with the doctor. The discount is $75. Your insurance pays $140. You’ll have to pay the remainder, which is $35.
- Why doesn’t a provider accept my insurance?
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If you’re looking for a specialist, keep in mind they may not accept your insurance if they and your insurance carrier were unable to negotiate discounted services. We recommend calling Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. office to confirm if they take your insurance.
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About Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D.
Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Medical University of The Americas
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Locations
Primary Location
Chinthaka Bulathsinghala Pllc
701 Ayers St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
701 Ayers St Corpus Christi TX 78404 US 27.77527 -97.3968
314-882-2299
Texas Cardiac Arrhythimia Pllc
1202 3rd St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
1202 3rd St Corpus Christi TX 78404 US 27.78031 -97.39682
361-883-3962
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery
2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 400,
Texarkana, TX 75503
2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 400 Texarkana TX 75503 US 33.4615 -94.07711
903-614-5670
Admitting Hospitals
Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville
- Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. accepting new patients?
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Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. is not accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can call the provider’s office for more information.
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- Does Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D. accept my insurance?
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Dr. Franco accepts Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Pre-call Appointment Tips
We’ve made a checklist to help you get the most out of your call with this provider’s office.
We recommend:
- Calling with the purpose of your visit
- Confirming that the provider is in-network
- Checking if your procedure is covered by your insurance
- Knowing your family’s medical history
- Sharing your medical history
Dr. Rene Franco Jr., M.D.
Internist (Pulmonologist)
Chinthaka Bulathsinghala Pllc
701 Ayers St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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