Quick answers
- Does Roy R. Defrancis accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Roy R. Defrancis may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Roy R. Defrancis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 445 services for Roy R. Defrancis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Roy R. Defrancis's NPI number?
- 1346275351. 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 Roy R. Defrancis, 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 445 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)175 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)160 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Roy R. Defrancis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Roy R. Defrancis 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.
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
- Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330078
Practice locations
Addresses where Roy R. Defrancis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 570 French RdCheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 668‑1610
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346275351 |
| 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