Physician Profile
Joseph K. Francis, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Francis
Based in Sarasota, FL, Joseph K. Francis, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Joseph graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,321 Medicare patients across 1,920 services. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (941) 867-1776
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3260 GULF GATE DR
Sarasota, FL 34231
4037 NW 86th Ter
Gainesville, FL 32606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,920 services · 1,321 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
324 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
265 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
150 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
111 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
99 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | Procedure | 12052 |
76 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
72 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
55 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
52 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Sarasota 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph K. Francis?
Joseph K. Francis is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Sarasota, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Joseph K. Francis's address?
Joseph K. Francis is listed at 3260 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph K. Francis?
The number on file is (941) 867-1776. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph K. Francis's NPI number?
Joseph K. Francis's National Provider Identifier is 1386841724. 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
Where did Joseph K. Francis train?
Joseph K. Francis attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph K. Francis been practicing?
Joseph K. Francis has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph K. Francis perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph K. Francis performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7 and application of light to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph K. Francis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph K. Francis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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