Francis Metz, M.D.
NPI 1447257001 · Internal Medicine Physician · Morgan City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Metz, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Morgan City, LA (NPI 1447257001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447257001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 024948 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
2,909 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 492 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 413 | $84 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 295 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 278 | $46 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 225 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 258 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 782 | 137 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 767 | 186 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 766 | 179 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 646 | 159 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 624 | 177 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 601 | 140 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,965 across 116 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
- 2005-06-28
- Last updated
- 2011-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Metz's NPI number?
- Francis Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447257001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Metz's specialty?
- Francis Metz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Metz located?
- Francis Metz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1126 Marguerite St, Morgan City, LA 70380-1854.
- What is Francis Metz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Metz is (985) 702-8500.
- Does Francis Metz accept Medicare?
- Francis Metz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Metz's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Metz's NPI (1447257001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.