Quick answers
- Does John F. Defrancisco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John F. Defrancisco 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 John F. Defrancisco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 4,280 services for John F. Defrancisco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John F. Defrancisco's NPI number?
- 1326040411. 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 John F. Defrancisco, 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 | 374 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,280 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)116 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)46 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)38 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where John F. Defrancisco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John F. Defrancisco 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.
- Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191
- Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330222
Practice locations
Addresses where John F. Defrancisco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 W Ave, Suite 130Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 831‑1500
- 848 State Route 50Burnt Hills, NY 12027
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John F. Defrancisco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saratoga Schenectady Gastroenterology Associates, PC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Saratoga Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saratoga Springs, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saratoga Schenectady Gastroenterology Associates, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326040411 |
| 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