Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frances Lawhead, MD

Dermatopathology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1992927214
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1455 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 381046727
(901) 726-6655
fax (901) 726-9056

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2016
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #47452
Medicaid
TN #1525591

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992927214. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12,375
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,094,731
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 4,389 586 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,332 896 $84
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 1,294 625 $94
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 1,044 696 $43
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 860 616 $65
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 592 366 $555
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 392 230 $46
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 390 332 $95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 296 246 $52
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 291 185 $376

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Memphis Dermatopathology Physician, average services per provider: 233. This provider delivers 53× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,823
Transactions
97
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 29 $376.47
Janssen Biotech, INC. 15 $362.09
Genzyme Corporation 11 $264.87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $193.62
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 5 $107.18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 5 $106.28
Leo Pharma INC. 4 $92.57
Incyte Corporation 4 $74.71
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $59.94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $54.26
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 3 $42.41
Pfizer INC. 2 $30.06
Hydrofera LLC 1 $26.34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $21.57
Biofrontera INC. 2 $10.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,716
Education
$107

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
573
Patients
348
Total drug cost
$76,043
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 151 117 $2,825
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 77 57 $1,552
Ketoconazole Generic 62 32 $1,327
Mupirocin Generic 56 42 $405
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 42 19 $1,109
Dutasteride Generic 33 12 $662
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 31 18 $1,023
Minoxidil Generic 26 0 $210
Tacrolimus Generic 21 13 $3,265
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 16 0 $61,910

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Frances Lawhead's medical specialty?
Dr. Frances Lawhead practices Dermatopathology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Frances Lawhead practice?
Dr. Frances Lawhead practices at 1455 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 381046727. Office phone: 9017266655.
What is Dr. Frances Lawhead's NPI?
Dr. Frances Lawhead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992927214, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frances Lawhead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frances Lawhead accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frances Lawhead commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (HCPCS 88331). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.