Damian Defrancesch, M.D.
NPI 1396940466 · Surgery Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Damian Defrancesch, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1396940466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396940466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.207084 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
214 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $163 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 60 | $200 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 44 | $167 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 20 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 13 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $107–$200 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 7777 Hennessy BlvdSuite 700Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300Phone: (225) 765-2048Fax: (225) 765-1958
- 309 Jackson StMonroe, LA 71201-7407Phone: (318) 966-4541Fax: (318) 966-4543
- 740 Keyser Ave Ste DNatchitoches, LA 71457-6083Phone: (318) 354-2555Fax: (318) 354-0101
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-19
- Last updated
- 2021-01-25
- Certified
- 2021-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Damian Defrancesch's NPI number?
- Damian Defrancesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396940466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Damian Defrancesch's specialty?
- Damian Defrancesch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Damian Defrancesch located?
- Damian Defrancesch's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-6018.
- What is Damian Defrancesch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Damian Defrancesch is (318) 354-2555.
- Does Damian Defrancesch accept Medicare?
- Damian Defrancesch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Damian Defrancesch's NPI active?
- Yes — Damian Defrancesch's NPI (1396940466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.