Active NPI 1285928945 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ben S. Francisco , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Lander, WY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ben Francisco, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Lander, WY. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2011, Dr. Francisco delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 815 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Francisco maintains professional affiliations with Fremont Orthopaedics Pc, William H And Carrie Gottsche Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

815 E Main St

Lander, WY 825203491

Telephone 3073329720

Fax 3073328206

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Fremont Orthopaedic Associates, Pc Facility NPI 1124123815

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Lander, WY

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.7 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Lander, WY (94 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Francisco (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Lander Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	1,538	23	$22.07	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	356	257	$226.00	$123.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	135	$151.00	$88.15
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	153	84	$180.00	$34.11
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	120	70	$18.00	$6.93
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	92	53	$157.00	$32.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	52	$293.44	$65.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$344.00	$162.76
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	55	41	$146.00	$36.48
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	33	$200.00	$46.66
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	42	31	$159.00	$39.50
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	40	32	$2844.00	$343.37
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	29	$231.25	$48.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	28	$186.00	$39.27
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	30	21	$251.60	$50.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$240.00	$108.98
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	24	22	$312.50	$83.21
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$10830.00	$1230.12
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	14	$1936.00	$217.02
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	18	14	$135.00	$37.52
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	16	16	$11065.00	$1381.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$102.00	$55.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$154.00	$35.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	369	248	$226.87	$124.99
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	163	56	$18.00	$6.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	147	72	$178.72	$34.37
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	120	43	$8.14	$7.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	94	$151.00	$88.54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	95	44	$156.24	$34.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	93	65	$303.26	$67.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$345.04	$163.89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	55	34	$200.00	$46.29
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	47	31	$159.00	$40.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	42	32	$186.00	$40.19
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	37	26	$146.00	$36.94
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	30	13	$8.00	$4.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	23	$103.28	$55.75
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	28	18	$233.04	$49.47
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	14	$281.77	$57.26
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	22	21	$11065.00	$1399.68
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	20	19	$315.00	$85.04
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	18	$10830.00	$1227.48
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	19	$2844.00	$319.73
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$2844.00	$425.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	200	153	$209.78	$125.87
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	195	73	$14.59	$6.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	192	160	$130.03	$90.64
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	166	61	$7.92	$6.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	117	68	$133.91	$34.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	107	77	$252.66	$71.39
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	82	41	$112.36	$34.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$276.70	$163.08
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	53	33	$94.75	$37.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$184.93	$112.09
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	43	24	$218.30	$44.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	31	$142.06	$47.41
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	42	30	$111.92	$39.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	39	32	$137.88	$41.55
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	29	22	$190.84	$49.67
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	26	23	$250.09	$93.69
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	22	19	$1787.11	$423.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	20	$7290.22	$1278.15
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	18	$1420.99	$611.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$87.93	$56.40
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	14	$172.40	$48.56
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	15	$5765.17	$1445.71
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	12	$1846.85	$293.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	300	97	$6.48	$5.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	217	167	$93.85	$91.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	201	155	$133.65	$126.94
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	164	94	$9.06	$6.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	148	101	$92.85	$67.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	137	87	$38.51	$34.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$181.31	$168.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$128.60	$113.38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	75	49	$55.17	$47.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	74	43	$39.38	$34.62
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	71	41	$44.10	$41.00
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	64	47	$46.87	$36.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	50	40	$64.04	$41.07
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	34	30	$124.58	$94.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	33	$57.98	$56.95
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	32	27	$63.83	$49.01
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	31	22	$172.60	$49.76
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	25	22	$69.19	$47.96
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	19	14	$62.00	$40.73
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$37.66	$37.82
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$1273.53	$1281.79
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$2194.07	$1465.07
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$1739.25	$452.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	383	235	$79.98	$74.47
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	351	108	$6.65	$6.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	190	$127.19	$107.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	140	100	$86.80	$67.78
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	113	63	$7.78	$6.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	109	66	$36.03	$30.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	78	50	$55.56	$43.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	47	$48.20	$45.72
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	54	32	$41.55	$37.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	51	33	$44.90	$31.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	35	$121.18	$107.08
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	35	18	$44.09	$33.94
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	34	18	$40.08	$34.32
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	25	$60.99	$34.27
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	30	25	$89.68	$48.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	29	25	$42.86	$36.48
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	24	19	$98.23	$84.50
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	18	$54.03	$42.35
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	21	12	$91.97	$41.34
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$46.30	$31.75
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	14	$2844.00	$394.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$137.06	$137.64
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	11	11	$51.77	$48.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	401	246	$78.64	$73.61
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	314	114	$6.67	$6.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	225	$119.33	$107.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	132	96	$80.47	$64.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	129	83	$32.85	$30.03
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	107	53	$7.52	$6.78
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	80	41	$41.58	$36.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	64	45	$55.74	$42.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	63	52	$47.16	$37.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	49	$46.75	$44.98
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	47	34	$66.08	$48.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	46	24	$40.79	$30.46
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	46	21	$41.59	$32.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	25	$113.37	$108.21
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	33	17	$38.74	$30.90
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	32	21	$34.15	$33.73
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	25	12	$27.30	$26.90
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	18	$33.79	$33.32
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	17	$53.89	$47.46
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	22	17	$79.60	$47.57
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	21	17	$125.87	$86.95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$138.20	$135.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	307	126	$7.24	$6.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	305	195	$75.35	$71.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	204	$123.99	$105.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	121	94	$81.06	$61.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	112	70	$31.97	$28.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	86	62	$48.35	$42.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	35	$41.90	$40.57
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	52	25	$35.45	$34.31
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	39	30	$36.81	$30.50
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	35	19	$46.72	$30.76
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	26	21	$51.72	$29.97
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	18	$68.42	$48.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	20	$159.37	$127.55
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	19	17	$55.24	$35.27
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	17	$55.98	$38.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$115.97	$105.57
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	18	15	$42.41	$31.64
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	18	15	$103.77	$81.14
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	14	$91.51	$44.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	74	38	$6.04	$5.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$114.70	$106.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	37	33	$68.64	$62.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	24	$44.21	$42.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	23	$74.03	$71.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	19	$29.47	$28.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$117.48	$105.22
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	13	$40.23	$38.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WY 10840A

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX Q7192

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

363998101 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cshcn

363998102 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

William H And Carrie Gottsche Foundation

148 E Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 824432402

Phone: 3078642146

Fremont Orthopaedics Pc

815 E Main St, Lander, WY 825203491

Phone: 3073329720

Secondary Practice Locations

4502 Medical Dr

San Antonio, TX 782294402

Phone: 2103580265

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205492584

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Cory Lamblin , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1396857108

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Pryor , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1629179247

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Whipp , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1649375502

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christopher Erschen , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1811099450

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #Q7192 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active December 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2017

Registered at 815 E MAIN ST, LANDER, WY 825203491 (Tel: 3073329720)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2017

Registered at 815 E MAIN ST, LANDER, WY 825203491 (Tel: 3073329720)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2017

Recorded as BEN FRANCISCO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #10840A in WY)

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NPI Profile Active December 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2016

Registered at 4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782294402 (Tel: 2103580265)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2016

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2103580265)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 01, 2016

Recorded as BEN FRANCISCO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #Q7192 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285928945

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 30, 2011

Last Update: March 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

815 E Main St

Lander, WY 825203491

Phone: 3073329720

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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