Active NPI 1659405082 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kari Grimsmo Frano , DO

Surgery • Cleburne, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kari Frano, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Cleburne, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Frano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 141 S WESTMEADOW DR.

Dr. Frano accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

141 S Westmeadow Dr

Cleburne, TX 760334586

Telephone 8176452122

Fax 6823171227

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Henry Hart Nance Jr Do Pa Facility NPI 1629250386

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Cleburne, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Cleburne, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

34.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Frano (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Cleburne Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	32	31	$243.00	$167.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$266.00	$159.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$172.00	$121.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	37	$243.00	$168.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$266.00	$159.52
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1800.00	$630.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$266.00	$161.12
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	20	20	$360.00	$174.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$172.00	$124.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$266.00	$163.39
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	19	19	$360.00	$178.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$172.00	$126.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	41	41	$360.00	$183.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$266.00	$160.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$266.00	$153.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$172.00	$101.25
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	18	18	$360.00	$176.02
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1800.00	$599.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$266.00	$149.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$172.00	$97.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$112.00	$66.24
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$1800.00	$608.74
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$360.00	$173.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$266.00	$147.45
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	23	23	$360.00	$170.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$112.00	$65.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$172.00	$96.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-04

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX L9693

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Henry Nance , DO

Surgery

NPI 1093795221

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2025

Registered at 141 S WESTMEADOW DR, CLEBURNE, TX 760334586 (Tel: 8176452122)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2025

Registered at 141 S WESTMEADOW DR, CLEBURNE, TX 760334586 (Tel: 8176452122)

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NPI Profile Active March 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2011

Registered at 141 WESTMEADOW DR, CLEBURNE, TX 760334126 (Tel: 8176452122)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2011

Registered at 141 WESTMEADOW DR, CLEBURNE, TX 760334126 (Tel: 8176452122)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2011

Recorded as KARI FRANO, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2011

Surgery (License #L9693 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659405082

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 15, 2007

Last Update: March 04, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

141 S Westmeadow Dr

Cleburne, TX 760334586

Phone: 8176452122

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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