Active NPI 1801028717 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jason G Defrancis , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jason Defrancis, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2003, Dr. Defrancis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST.

Dr. Defrancis accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1710 E Saunders St
Suite B-380

Laredo, TX 780415443

Telephone 9567265333

Fax 9567269228

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Chess Medical Group, Llp Facility NPI 1740282557

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Laredo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs -5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Defrancis (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Laredo Specialty Average (28.4 Years) 28.4 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	732	101	$7.00	$0.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	306	181	$325.00	$82.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	93	73	$238.92	$64.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	61	$328.77	$117.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$450.00	$101.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	55	$280.00	$51.38
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	46	37	$196.00	$49.71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$469.00	$118.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$450.00	$151.52
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	15	14	$1429.00	$347.87
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	13	11	$84.00	$37.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	875	126	$7.00	$1.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	373	234	$342.81	$86.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	145	$454.37	$122.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	136	96	$249.53	$69.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	80	$454.88	$107.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$595.00	$159.56
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	45	32	$196.00	$50.57
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	28	14	$84.00	$39.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$469.00	$124.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$280.00	$54.10
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	13	$3763.00	$1022.33
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	12	$608.00	$163.18
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$2640.82	$540.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5389.00	$1222.49
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$2239.00	$449.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,053	133	$7.01	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	391	217	$343.00	$87.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	165	111	$250.97	$69.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	101	$455.00	$124.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	112	88	$280.00	$54.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	101	$455.00	$108.03
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	55	37	$206.51	$50.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$595.00	$161.61
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	27	$2048.00	$739.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	25	$469.00	$128.87
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	24	17	$84.00	$39.33
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	18	18	$109.00	$51.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	18	$5389.00	$1219.01
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$3763.00	$1024.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	13	$202.00	$36.48
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$608.00	$164.11
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$4988.00	$1375.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,144	152	$7.00	$1.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	399	234	$343.00	$89.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	171	116	$250.43	$69.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	131	$455.00	$126.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	151	112	$280.00	$54.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$455.00	$109.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$595.00	$163.39
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	51	38	$203.69	$51.44
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	29	21	$2048.00	$1219.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$469.00	$131.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	27	$5389.00	$1241.82
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	26	16	$84.00	$39.84
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	24	24	$109.00	$51.39
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	12	$201.25	$48.94
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	13	$3763.00	$1036.91
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$4988.00	$1401.62
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$608.00	$167.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	12	$235.67	$35.00
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$2239.00	$455.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,032	151	$7.00	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	173	$343.00	$69.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	249	178	$280.00	$42.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	153	$455.00	$101.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	113	$247.69	$64.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$455.00	$100.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$595.00	$152.62
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	44	42	$469.00	$129.66
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	42	36	$205.33	$50.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	33	$5389.00	$1275.91
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	32	24	$2048.00	$1159.02
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	30	18	$84.00	$38.15
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	25	25	$109.00	$49.67
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	25	25	$4988.00	$1370.65
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$3763.00	$1008.21
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$608.00	$164.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$385.00	$69.07
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	13	12	$185.77	$43.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,452	190	$5.33	$1.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	636	342	$208.55	$41.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	185	$271.31	$69.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	242	152	$196.10	$62.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	124	124	$283.87	$71.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$370.07	$100.76
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	71	56	$162.08	$49.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	62	$427.84	$101.25
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	41	25	$74.05	$38.17
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	40	40	$98.15	$49.49
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	36	$4319.56	$1282.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$555.33	$153.26
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	25	25	$468.80	$166.83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$410.74	$128.83
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	22	$2883.45	$998.56
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	22	15	$1915.09	$1040.95
29705 Removal or bivalving of full arm or leg cast	16	15	$176.00	$53.21
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	14	13	$1919.00	$464.04
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$4001.46	$1376.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,445	200	$5.02	$1.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	810	408	$200.00	$40.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	233	155	$173.05	$60.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	183	183	$275.00	$70.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	79	$245.00	$68.17
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	56	44	$155.00	$48.50
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	54	27	$60.00	$38.85
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	46	45	$78.00	$50.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	42	$3849.00	$1285.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$325.00	$100.84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	34	$335.00	$129.27
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	27	27	$2688.00	$999.76
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	25	25	$434.00	$167.61
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	20	19	$933.00	$140.18
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	18	$1021.00	$380.31
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$1599.00	$485.43
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	15	13	$138.00	$46.12
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$3563.00	$1380.67
27446 Repair of knee joint	13	12	$2860.00	$1098.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,308	209	$5.00	$1.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	611	338	$245.00	$67.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	239	175	$200.00	$40.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	213	166	$172.39	$61.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	180	$325.00	$100.01
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	55	55	$275.00	$69.08
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	50	47	$3832.36	$1277.83
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	49	42	$151.43	$48.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	38	$335.00	$128.64
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	29	29	$2719.45	$993.57
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	29	$434.00	$167.17
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	24	21	$1021.00	$372.35
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	16	16	$1599.00	$474.97
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	14	$78.00	$49.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$425.00	$152.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$114.38	$67.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-30

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX N5009

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

209788301 (TX)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2017

Registered at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-380, LAREDO, TX 780415443 (Tel: 9567265333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2017

Registered at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-380, LAREDO, TX 780415443 (Tel: 9567265333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2017

Recorded as JASON DEFRANCIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #N5009 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active October 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location October 25, 2013

Registered at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-380, LAREDO, TX 780415443 (Tel: 9567265333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2013

Registered at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-380, LAREDO, TX 780415443 (Tel: 9567265333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2013

Recorded as JASON DEFRANCIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #N5009 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801028717

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 12, 2009

Last Update: September 30, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1710 E Saunders St, Suite B-380

Laredo, TX 780415443

Phone: 9567265333

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