Joseph Difranco, DPM
NPI 1407881162 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Difranco, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1407881162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407881162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SC005909 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,684 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 845 | $43 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 687 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 382 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 118 | $55 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 109 | $68 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 96 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 41 | 33 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 34 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 14 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 33 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 22 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 25 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 24 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$796 across 33 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2020-12-02
- Certified
- 2020-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Difranco's NPI number?
- Joseph Difranco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407881162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Difranco's specialty?
- Joseph Difranco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Difranco located?
- Joseph Difranco's practice location on file with NPPES is 3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1, Erie, PA 16506-1887.
- What is Joseph Difranco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Difranco is (814) 217-0618.
- Does Joseph Difranco accept Medicare?
- Joseph Difranco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Difranco's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Difranco's NPI (1407881162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.