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DR. TYRA TENNYSON FRANCIS M.D.
NPI 1245393156
Family Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 VALERO WAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249(210) 345-4855(210) 345-5630 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 26, 2024, May 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Tyra Tennyson Francis M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TYRA TENNYSON FRANCIS M.D. (NPI 1245393156) is an individual family medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1177) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245393156
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TYRA TENNYSON FRANCISCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 VALERO WAYSan Antonio, TX 78249-1616
Mailing Address3638 Ashland ClfSan Antonio, TX 78261-2447 · (210) 260-2798
Phone(210) 345-4855
Fax(210) 345-5630
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1245393156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N1177
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1 VALERO WAY, San Antonio, TX 78249
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Tyra Dareece Tennyson M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tyra Tennyson Francis M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Tyra Francis reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Provider Profile
8.1 mi
Occupational Medicine
13722 EMBASSY ROW
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497722235 (210) 349-5592
Ucp Physicians Of Central Texas, PLLC
64 mi
Urgent Care
6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR STE 302
Austin, TX 78749
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154472967 (512) 288-3627

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
116 services63 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
41 services41 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
20 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78249 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers28 claims28 services$25.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers29 claims29 services$54.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers29 claims84 services$20.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers16 claims16 services$13.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers28 claims163 services$1.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers14 claims14 services$10.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LINU VARUGHESE SAMUEL M.D.
Family Medicine
1 VALERO WAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249
Bexar County (210) 345-4855

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tyra Francis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tyra Francis is 1245393156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Tyra Dareece Tennyson M.D..

Where is Tyra Francis located?

Tyra Francis practices at 1 Valero Way, San Antonio, TX 78249. The listed phone number is (210) 345-4855.

What is Tyra Francis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Tyra Francis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tyra Francis is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tyra Francis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tyra Francis reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: (San Antonio, TX) and Ucp Physicians Of Central Texas, PLLC (Austin, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tyra Francis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tyra Francis was last updated on December 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.