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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: November 01, 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, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cortez.

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
Phone(210) 617-4445
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
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Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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 IDI20090601000551, I20230908000870
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Denise Francois reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kesar Family PLLC
7.2 mi
Gastroenterology
3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1
San Antonio, TX 78231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245894013 (210) 405-3410
Village Oaks Pathology Services, P.A.
9.0 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3300 NACOGDOCHES RD, SUITE 110
San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730138397 (210) 646-0890
Baylor College Of Medicine
206 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY SOUTH
Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316921026 (713) 378-8930
Innovation Medical Group PC
1,072 mi
Podiatrist
6405 S 3000 E STE 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Taylor G Wright PC
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235526682 (801) 266-3113
Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
1,096 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
1805 27TH ST
Portsmouth, OH 45662
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 549 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366686230 (740) 356-8117
Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory
3,710 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1301 PUNCHBOWL ST
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114915204 (808) 691-4271

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 4

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.
127 services76 patients
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.
33 services23 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
25 services20 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Denise Francois's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Denise Francois reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Kesar Family PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Village Oaks Pathology Services, P.A. (San Antonio, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Pasadena, TX), Innovation Medical Group PC (Salt Lake City, UT), Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc. (Portsmouth, OH) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Denise Francois's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Denise Francois accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource 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.

Is Denise Francois affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Denise Francois is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me and Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Denise Francois was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.