Christopher Defrancesco, MD
NPI 1215431911 · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Defrancesco, MD is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1215431911).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215431911
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT228540 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,688 across 35 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2024-07-02
- Certified
- 2024-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Defrancesco's NPI number?
- Christopher Defrancesco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215431911, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Defrancesco's specialty?
- Christopher Defrancesco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Defrancesco located?
- Christopher Defrancesco's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5724.
- What is Christopher Defrancesco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Defrancesco is (617) 355-6000.
- Does Christopher Defrancesco accept Medicare?
- Christopher Defrancesco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Defrancesco's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Defrancesco's NPI (1215431911) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.