DR. FRANCESSCA L BRETTSCHNEIDER MD
NPI 1871663088
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Aventura, FL

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
20601 E. DIXIE HIGHWAY, S. 300, AVENTURA, FL 33180(305) 933-3310(305) 933-3370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Francessca L Brettschneider Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCESSCA L BRETTSCHNEIDER MD (NPI 1871663088) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Aventura, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0046081) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871663088
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCESSCA L BRETTSCHNEIDERCredential: MD
Location Address20601 E. DIXIE HIGHWAY, S. 300Aventura, FL 33180
Mailing Address20601 E. Dixie Highway, S. 300Aventura, FL 33180 · (305) 933-3310 · Fax (305) 933-3370
Fax(305) 933-3370
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1871663088 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0046081
Definition
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
20601 E. DIXIE HIGHWAY, Aventura, FL 33180

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF37630
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified15152FL
Medicaid259130800FL

Accepted 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

Dr. Francessca L Brettschneider 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 ID9032290366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080112000172
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Francessca Brettschneider reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
261 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 720
Plantation, FL 33324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
4331 N FEDERAL HWY STE 400
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology
3100 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
7100 W CAMINO REAL STE 301
Boca Raton, FL 33433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
6290 LINTON BLVD, STE 201
Delray Beach, FL 33484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
10383 HAGEN RANCH ROAD, STE 100
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot & Ankle Surgery
715 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, SUITE C
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
301 SE OSCEOLA ST
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
23 HAMPTON RD
Exeter, NH 03833
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 7

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.
30,398 services9,700 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
6,646 services1,376 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
4,036 services2,367 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.
1,849 services1,397 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
157 services148 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
69 services54 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33180 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Reported Quality Measures

Melanoma Reporting
Pathology reports for primary malignant cutaneous melanoma that include the pT category and a statement on thickness and ulceration and for pT1, mitotic rate
100%66 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Francessca Brettschneider's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francessca Brettschneider is 1871663088. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is Francessca Brettschneider located?

Francessca Brettschneider practices at 20601 E. Dixie Highway S. 300, Aventura, FL 33180. The listed phone number is (305) 933-3310.

What is Francessca Brettschneider's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Is Francessca Brettschneider enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francessca Brettschneider 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 Francessca Brettschneider's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francessca Brettschneider reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Skin And Cancer Associates (Plantation, FL), Aesthetix Skin And Surgery Center (Ft Lauderdale, FL), Elias Dermatology LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Barnett Dermatology PA (Boca Raton, FL), Eli Cohen MD, PA (Delray Beach, FL) and 4 more organizations, 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 Francessca Brettschneider's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francessca Brettschneider accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Francessca Brettschneider 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 Francessca Brettschneider was last updated on October 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.