DR. KATHERINE SCHAFFER FRANCIS M.D.
NPI 1346340148
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Clearwater, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2006

Contact Information

3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303
CLEARWATER, FL
ZIP 33761
Phone: (727) 725-6110
Fax: (727) 669-9742

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Family Medicine
  • Adult Medicine

About KATHERINE FRANCIS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katherine Francis, a primary care provider established in Clearwater, Florida with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in adult medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346340148 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QA0505X with license number ME 54403 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1346340148
Provider Name
DR. KATHERINE SCHAFFER FRANCIS M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303 CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Location Phone
(727) 725-6110
Location Fax
(727) 669-9742
Mailing Address
3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303 CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Mailing Phone
(727) 725-6110
Mailing Fax
(727) 669-9742
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-22-2006
Last Update Date
10-11-2018
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Katherine Francis sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Family Medicine Adult Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QA0505X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME 54403
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) recommends code 207QA0505X not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

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.

This service was performed 27 times for 27 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 36 times for 30 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 44 times for 34 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 54 times for 40 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

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.

This service was performed 251 times for 203 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1346340148, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 3 → 6 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1346340148.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Nurse Practitioner
3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303
CLEARWATER, FL 33761

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346340148, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 3251 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 303 CLEARWATER, FL 33761 and the phone number is (727) 725-6110.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QA0505X and a focus in Adult Medicine.