Frances Beard, MD
NPI 1770550659 · Dermatopathology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frances Beard, MD is a Dermatopathology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1770550659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770550659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD29548 (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
7,504 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,225 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 923 | $83 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 647 | $93 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 551 | $47 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 493 | $549 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 90 | 54 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 46 | 30 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 39 | 29 |
| Metronidazole | 36 | 19 |
| Finasteride | 31 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 27 | 22 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,010 across 93 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
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frances Beard's NPI number?
- Frances Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770550659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frances Beard's specialty?
- Frances Beard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frances Beard located?
- Frances Beard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1455 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-6727.
- What is Frances Beard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frances Beard is (901) 726-6655.
- Does Frances Beard accept Medicare?
- Frances Beard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frances Beard's NPI active?
- Yes — Frances Beard's NPI (1770550659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.