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Thoracic Surgery

Francis X. Downey, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Francis X. Downey, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Francis X. Downey had 150 Original Medicare patients and 351 services. NPI 1952362006. 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.

  • Specialty: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 · Directions
  • Phone: (480) 301‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Medical school: graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Francis X. Downey, 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 X. Downey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis X. Downey 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 X. Downey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 351 services for Francis X. Downey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Francis X. Downey's NPI number?
1952362006. 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 X. Downey, 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 patients150
Services billed to Medicare351
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)80 services
  2. Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)33 services
  3. Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)32 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)20 services
  5. Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest (33268)18 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 disease64%
  • Atrial fibrillation54%
  • Heart failure49%
  • Arthritis48%

Hospitals where Francis X. Downey works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis X. Downey 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.

  • Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030103

Practice locations

Addresses where Francis X. Downey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona1,626 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Scottsdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Arizona

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952362006
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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