Francisco Soto, MD
NPI 1356395255 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Soto, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1356395255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356395255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 55964 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
479 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 106 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 78 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 56 | $172 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 45 | $32 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 31 | $31 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Torsemide | 166 | 34 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 116 | 24 |
| Tadalafil | 113 | 16 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 92 | 18 |
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 88 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 63 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 42 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 across 9 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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2019-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Soto's NPI number?
- Francisco Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356395255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Soto's specialty?
- Francisco Soto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Soto located?
- Francisco Soto's practice location on file with NPPES is 1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E210, Knoxville, TN 37920-2264.
- What is Francisco Soto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Soto is (865) 524-7471.
- Does Francisco Soto accept Medicare?
- Francisco Soto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Soto's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Soto's NPI (1356395255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.