Quick answers
- Does Dominick A. Defrances Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dominick A. Defrances Jr. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Dominick A. Defrances Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 335 services for Dominick A. Defrances Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dominick A. Defrances Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1255301123. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dominick A. Defrances Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 335 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)89 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)50 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)38 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
Hospitals where Dominick A. Defrances Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dominick A. Defrances Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390032
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC St MargaretPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390102
Practice locations
Addresses where Dominick A. Defrances Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 Union AveNatrona Heights, PA 15065
- 1800 Union Avenue B, Petz and Associates UPMCNatrona Heights, PA 15065 (724) 230‑3295
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dominick A. Defrances Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UPMC Community Medicine Inc736 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Natrona Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Natrona Heights, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UPMC Community Medicine Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255301123 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians