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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
- NPI 1558460261
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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3001 19Th St
Metairie, LA 700024906
(504) 469-9641
fax (504) 469-9642 - Additional location
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18212 E Petroleum Dr Bldg 6
Baton Rouge, LA 708096133
(225) 224-8096
fax (985) 340-7078 - Additional location
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42078 Veterans Ave Ste G
Hammond, LA 704031490
(985) 542-7177
fax (985) 340-7078
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 2, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #022596
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558460261. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,824
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,994
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 497 | 28 | $0 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 305 | 116 | $174 | |
Q9965 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 241 | 52 | $1 | |
J2250 |
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | 212 | 48 | $0 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 154 | 97 | $61 | |
J1200 |
Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg | 89 | 46 | $1 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 70 | 41 | $48 | |
99153 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | 59 | 38 | $11 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 53 | 17 | $7 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 33 | 24 | $296 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,687
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 9 | $812.66 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 16 | $299.22 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 12 | $209.18 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 5 | $97.49 | |
| IBSA Pharma Inc. | 3 | $55.73 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $47.13 | |
| Forte Bio-Pharma LLC | 2 | $41.88 | |
| Nalu Medical, Inc. | 2 | $41.01 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $23.04 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $21.07 | |
| SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $21.00 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $17.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,433
Patients
1,012
Total drug cost
$488,909
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 755 | 193 | $382,918 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 544 | 145 | $10,573 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 322 | 104 | $2,917 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 292 | 94 | $2,819 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 214 | 63 | $2,012 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 178 | 46 | $5,719 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 168 | 52 | $1,797 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 155 | 49 | $710 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 150 | 51 | $2,088 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 126 | 38 | $482 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Fred Defrancesch's medical specialty?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Fred Defrancesch practice?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch practices at 3001 19Th St, Metairie, LA 700024906. Office phone: 5044699641.
What is Dr. Fred Defrancesch's NPI?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558460261, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Fred Defrancesch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Fred Defrancesch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Fred Defrancesch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9965). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.