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Denise W. Francois, MD is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in pathology. Denise trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1994. Denise is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Denise cared for 134 Medicare patients across 201 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. This provider record is associated with NPI 1720048598.
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2020 BABCOCK RD STE 14
San Antonio, TX 78229
2095 N Dolores Rd
Cortez, CO 81321
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201 services · 134 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
127 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Francois is a pathologist in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Francois is listed at 2020 Babcock Rd Ste 14, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (210) 617-4445. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Francois's National Provider Identifier is 1720048598. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Francois attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Francois has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Francois the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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