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DR. JAMES C FRANCOIS O.D.
NPI 1720141641
Optometrist in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9617 N METRO PKWY W, 2210, PHOENIX, AZ 85051(602) 789-1981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James C Francois O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES C FRANCOIS O.D. (NPI 1720141641) is an individual optometrist in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (1296) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720141641
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES C FRANCOISCredential: O.D.
Location Address9617 N METRO PKWY W, 2210Phoenix, AZ 85051-1400
Mailing Address3428 W Sands DrPhoenix, AZ 85027-1649 · (623) 434-5247
Phone(602) 789-1981
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1720141641 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 1296
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
9617 N METRO PKWY W, Phoenix, AZ 85051
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherP0609AAZ · State Tpa #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James C Francois O.d. 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 ID4688969470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160817003152
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85051 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

SUZANNE STREFF, PLLC
Optometrist
9617 N METRO PKWY W, 1000
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 678-4395
DR. HERLYNNE MARTIN OD
Optometrist
9617 N METRO PKWY W, STE. 1000
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 678-4395
DR. SUZANNE STREFF O.D.
Optometrist
9617 N METRO PKWY W, #1000
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 678-4395
DR. SIMON RONALD ZMYSLINSKI O.D.
Optometrist
9617 N METRO PKWY W, 1000
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 678-4395
MILLIA PROMOTIONAL SERVICES
Psychologist (Group Psychotherapy)
9617 N METRO PKWY W
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (480) 233-9783
LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC.
Eyewear Supplier
9617 N METRO PKWY W, METRO CTR STE #1000
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 678-4881
VISIONWORKS INC.
Eyewear Supplier
9617 N METRO PKWY W, #1160
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (602) 861-1670
YOUTH WORLD EDUCATION PROJECT, INC
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
9617 N METRO PKWY W
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Maricopa County (623) 218-9488

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 James Francois's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Francois is 1720141641. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is James Francois located?

James Francois practices at 9617 N Metro Pkwy W 2210, Phoenix, AZ 85051. The listed phone number is (602) 789-1981.

What is James Francois's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is James Francois enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Francois accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list James 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 James Francois was last updated on March 7, 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.