Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Francis Hobson, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Decatur, IL

  • NPI 1679538193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 W McKinley Ave
Decatur, IL 625263286
(217) 876-3682
fax (217) 876-3345

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-124014
Medicaid
IL #036124014

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679538193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
838
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$76,420
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 271 192 $87
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 127 99 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 122 122 $108
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 116 95 $123
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 106 106 $69
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 46 42 $123
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 21 21 $179
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 15 15 $54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Decatur Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$251
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Advanced Bionics, LLC 3 $82.39
Medtronic, INC. 3 $57.90
Optinose US, INC. 3 $55.92
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $36.83
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $18.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$251

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
705
Patients
333
Total drug cost
$14,881
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 157 63 $5,839
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 141 69 $2,287
Omeprazole Generic 112 33 $1,010
Alprazolam Generic 54 12 $165
Prednisone Generic 43 36 $50
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort) Brand 38 31 $3,063
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 29 19 $112
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 24 20 $221
Cephalexin Generic 22 22 $112
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 17 $119

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Francis Hobson's medical specialty?
Dr. Francis Hobson practices Otolaryngology Physician in Decatur, IL.
Where does Dr. Francis Hobson practice?
Dr. Francis Hobson practices at 101 W McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL 625263286. Office phone: 2178763682.
What is Dr. Francis Hobson's NPI?
Dr. Francis Hobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679538193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francis Hobson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francis Hobson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francis Hobson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.