Quick answers
- Does Francis K. Manuel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis K. Manuel 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 Francis K. Manuel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 451 Original Medicare patients and 1,710 services for Francis K. Manuel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis K. Manuel's NPI number?
- 1356323984. 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 Francis K. Manuel, 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 | 451 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,710 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)316 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)282 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)247 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)199 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)176 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis K. Manuel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑2000
- 1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030
- 1977 Butler BoulevardHouston, TX 77030
- 1977 Butler Boulevard 6th Floor, 200 Bcm PhysiciansHouston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑6131
- 7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis K. Manuel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baylor College of Medicine1,240 clinicians in the group
- Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356323984 |
| 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
- 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