2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1497961734 M.D.
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FRANCES PULEO, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in LEBANON, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
67
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196

What the federal data shows

FRANCES PULEO, M.D. filed 67 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in LEBANON, Pennsylvania.

67
Part D claims, 2023

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FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

67 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANCES PULEO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FRANCES PULEO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2007

NPI 1497961734

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

67 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

FRANCES PULEO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1700 S LINCOLN AVE, LEBANON, PA, 17042, with a listed phone of (717) 272-6621. NPI 1497961734 was issued on 05/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PULEO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1700 S LINCOLN AVE
LEBANON, PA 17042

Provider Details

NPI 1497961734
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/15/2007

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FRANCES PULEO, M.D.. To verify FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

67
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
67
Total Day Supply
590
Generic Drug Cost
$982
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metronidazole
20
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How FRANCES PULEO, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s 67 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PULEO.

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s specialty?
FRANCES PULEO, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in LEBANON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRANCES PULEO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCES PULEO, M.D. wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCES PULEO, M.D. located?
FRANCES PULEO, M.D. is located at 1700 S LINCOLN AVE, LEBANON, PA, 17042. Phone: (717) 272-6621.
What is FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497961734, issued on 05/15/2007.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCES PULEO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metronidazole, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCES PULEO, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRANCES PULEO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s credentials?
FRANCES PULEO, M.D.'s NPI is 1497961734 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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