JOSEPH FRANCIS, JR. M.D. – NPI #1497968440
Internal Medicine
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
JOSEPH FRANCIS, JR. is a physician located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497968440 to JOSEPH FRANCIS, JR. on May 07, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH FRANCIS, JR. below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH FRANCIS, JR.
(more than 19 years ago)
OFFICE OF R&D, DEPT VETERANS AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, DC 20420 Phone: (202) 254-0289 Fax:
APT E-645
WASHINGTON, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 296-4153 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD034278E |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.