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Anesthesiology

Francis L. Kirk Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Barre, VT · Burlington, VT · Vermont

Summary

Dr. Francis L. Kirk Iii, MD is an anesthesiologist at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401. Phone: (802) 847-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Francis L. Kirk Iii had 141 Original Medicare patients and 229 services. NPI 1639461684. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Francis L. Kirk Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Francis L. Kirk Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis L. Kirk Iii 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 L. Kirk Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 229 services for Francis L. Kirk Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Francis L. Kirk Iii's NPI number?
1639461684. 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 L. Kirk Iii, 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 patients141
Services billed to Medicare229
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)88 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)19 services
  3. Anesthesia for electroshock therapy (00104)17 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Atrial fibrillation48%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Heart failure38%

Hospitals where Francis L. Kirk Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis L. Kirk Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Francis L. Kirk Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Francis L. Kirk Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Vermont Medical Center Inc1,208 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Burlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, VT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Vermont Medical Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639461684
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians