Quick answers
- Does Francis R. Peluso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis R. Peluso 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 R. Peluso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Francis R. Peluso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis R. Peluso's NPI number?
- 1366682841. 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 R. Peluso, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 141 |
| Different services or procedures | 1 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)141 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 pressure58%
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis R. Peluso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1651 Ruby Tyler PkwyTuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 507‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis R. Peluso as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State of Alabama Dept of Mental Health and Mental Retardation13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State of Alabama Dept of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366682841 |
| 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