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Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher J. Defrancesco, MD

Sees patients in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Christopher J. Defrancesco, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (267) 425-9505. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1215431911. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Directions
  • Phone: (267) 425‑9505
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Children's Surgical Associates Ltd
  • Medical school: graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher J. Defrancesco, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christopher J. Defrancesco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Defrancesco accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Christopher J. Defrancesco's NPI number?
1215431911. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher J. Defrancesco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Defrancesco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Children's Surgical Associates Ltd53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia

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Other clinicians in Children's Surgical Associates Ltd

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215431911
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians