Quick answers
- Does Joel J. France accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel J. France 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 Joel J. France see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 1,898 services for Joel J. France. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel J. France's NPI number?
- 1730472655. 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 Joel J. France, 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 | 486 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,898 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)473 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)351 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)121 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)115 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)105 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes31%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
Hospitals where Joel J. France works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel J. France 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.
- Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001
- Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290049
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel J. France is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10101 Double R BlvdReno, NV 89521 (775) 334‑3450
- 1155 Mill StReno, NV 89502 (775) 334‑3450
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel J. France as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730472655 |
| 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