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General Surgery

Hugh Francis Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Bartlett, TN · Memphis, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Hugh Francis Iii, MD is a general surgeon at 2996 Kate Bond Rd, Suite 309, Memphis, TN 38133. Phone: (901) 726-1056. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hugh Francis Iii had 645 Original Medicare patients and 938 services. NPI 1679683957. 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 Hugh Francis 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 Hugh Francis Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugh Francis 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 Hugh Francis Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 645 Original Medicare patients and 938 services for Hugh Francis Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hugh Francis Iii's NPI number?
1679683957. 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 Hugh Francis 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 patients645
Services billed to Medicare938
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)272 services
  2. Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)149 services
  3. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)121 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)66 services
  5. Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (93925)51 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%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease51%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%

Hospitals where Hugh Francis Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugh Francis 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 Hugh Francis Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Saint Francis Physician Network, LLC70 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Memphis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Memphis, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Saint Francis Physician Network, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679683957
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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