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Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM

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(R. Robert Franks, D.O., F.A.O.A.S.M.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and General Practice

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, bursitis, fractures (broken bones), and more.

999 Route 73 North Suite 401
Marlton, NJ 08053

1-800-321-9999

Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM is a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedics, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Office Locations

999 Route 73 North Suite 401
Marlton, NJ 08053

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243 Hurffville - Cross Keys Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

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Some issues Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

In The News

“R. Robert Franks, DO, F.A.O.A.S.M, sports medicine physician at Rothman Institute, co-medical director of Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center, and Sports Doc panelist, has won the 2016 Dr....”—"Sports Doc panelist Rob Franks wins prestigious award from Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2016

“R. Robert Franks, D.O., specializes in medical orthopaedics, sports medicine and concussion management at the Rothman Institute.”—"Meet the Sports Doc expert panel", Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
doctor visit	312
injections	258
musculoskeletal imaging	17
X-rays	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
doctor visit	259
injections	252

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	280
doctor visit	290
hip imaging	18
injections	280
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	270
hip imaging	14
injections	264
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	26
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	198
doctor visit	226
injections	198

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	184
doctor visit	220
injections	184

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
doctor visit	289
injections	284
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
doctor visit	249
injections	251

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	146
doctor visit	113
injections	146

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
doctor visit	183
injections	200
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
doctor visit	129
injections	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ were aspiration, injections, spinal procedures and X-rays.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	230
hip imaging	16
injections	223
musculoskeletal imaging	16
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	7
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	1
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Sports Medicine-Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment-Family Medicine, and Family Medicine and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Sports Medicine-Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment-Family Medicine, and Family Medicine

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Rothman Orthopaedics

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross, UHC, Aetna, Tricare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Shield of NJ, Berkshire, NYSHIP, UPMC, Loomis, VA, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, QualCare, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross

UHC

Aetna

Tricare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Blue Shield of NJ

Berkshire

NYSHIP

UPMC

Loomis

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

QualCare

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. R Robert Franks JR., DO, FAOASM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$205 EUFLEXXA $205
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$100 Osteoarthritis of the knee $100
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$59 MONOVISC $34	Sports_Early Intervention $24
BIOVENTUS LLC	$47 Exogen $17	GELSYN 3 $15	Durolane $14
Mallinckrodt LLC	$30 XARTEMIS XR $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$441

Biography

Dr. Ralph Franks' areas of specialization are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), general practice, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include torticollis, lower back strain, and paget's disease. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Aetna, and Geisinger Health Plan. Dr. Franks attended medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine and Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford. He is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to Jefferson Health, Dr. Franks is currently accepting new patients at his office in Marlton, NJ.