Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Francis, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Otology & Neurotology Physician · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1548208481
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 277104000
(919) 684-8111
Mailing address
Po Box 63362
Charlotte, NC 282633362

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 20, 2017
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2016-02557 · Maryland #D44524
Medicaid
MD #449721000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548208481. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
59
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,767
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 23 $170
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 23 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Durham Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Francis's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Francis practices Otolaryngology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Howard Francis practice?
Dr. Howard Francis practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Howard Francis's NPI?
Dr. Howard Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548208481, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Francis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Francis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Francis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.