DENISE WRIGHT FRANCOIS MD
NPI 1720048598
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
2020 BABCOCK RD STE 14, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 617-4445(210) 617-4457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Denise Wright Francois Md NPPES

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

DENISE WRIGHT FRANCOIS MD (NPI 1720048598) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N0027) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Cortez, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720048598
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDENISE WRIGHT FRANCOISCredential: MD
Location Address2020 BABCOCK RD STE 14San Antonio, TX 78229-4437
Mailing Address2020 Babcock Rd Ste 14San Antonio, TX 78229-4437 · (210) 617-4445 · Fax (210) 617-4457
Fax(210) 617-4457
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
NPI 1720048598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in TX · N0027
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

2020 BABCOCK RD STE 14, San Antonio, TX 78229

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12095 N Dolores RdCortez, CO 81321-8924 · Phone (970) 564-8086 · Fax (970) 564-8087

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Denise Wright Francois Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466501036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230908000870
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
24 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.98

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 Denise Francois's NPI number?

The NPI number for Denise Francois is 1720048598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Denise Francois located?

Denise Francois practices at 2020 Babcock Rd Ste 14, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 617-4445.

What is Denise Francois's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Denise Francois enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Denise Francois is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Denise Francois accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Denise Francois as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Denise Francois was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.