Quick answers
- Does Francis J. Braconaro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis J. Braconaro 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 J. Braconaro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 229 Original Medicare patients and 1,224 services for Francis J. Braconaro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis J. Braconaro's NPI number?
- 1558349167. 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 J. Braconaro, 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 | 229 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,224 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)519 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)67 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)59 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)35 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)31 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Francis J. Braconaro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis J. Braconaro 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.
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - HazletonHazleton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390185
- Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson StreetPottsville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390030
- St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390183
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis J. Braconaro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
- 528 Delaware AvePalmerton, PA 18071 (610) 900‑4950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis J. Braconaro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group2,542 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Cranberry Twp
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cranberry Twp, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558349167 |
| 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