Quick answers
- Does Howard Francois accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Francois 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 Howard Francois see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,439 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Howard Francois. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard Francois's NPI number?
- 1285831172. 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 Howard Francois, 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 | 1,439 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 113 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)278 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)192 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)84 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)75 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)72 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 blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Howard Francois works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Francois 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.
- Banner Boswell Medical CenterSun City, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030061
- Banner del E. Webb Medical CenterSun City West, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030093
- Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
- UCI Health-OrangeOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050348
- University of Michigan Health SystemAnn Arbor, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230046
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Francois is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 30; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10124 Stony Ridge DrLas Vegas, NV 89144 (818) 639‑2901
- 1051 N Canton Cntr Rd, University of Michigan Med Peds AssociationAnn Arbor, MI 48187 (734) 844‑5400
- 1051 N Canton CtrCanton, MI 48187 (734) 844‑5390
- 1051 N Canton Ctr RdCanton, MI 48187
- 1051 N Canton Ctr Rd, Umhs Canton Health CenterCanton, MI 48187
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Francois as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of Michigan3,346 clinicians in the group
- Sonoran Radiology Ltd475 clinicians in the group
- Metropolitan Hospital415 clinicians in the group
- Golden State Imaging Associates Inc239 clinicians in the group
- Imaging Associates of New Mexico LLC165 clinicians in the group
- Mountain Radiology Inc76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Las Vegas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Vegas, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of Michigan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285831172 |
| 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