2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1588185391 MD
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JOANNE FRANCIS, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in PALM COAST, Florida. 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
533
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6937/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$344.3
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOANNE FRANCIS, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALM COAST, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 533 claims across 174 beneficiaries — 52% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6937/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $344.3 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOANNE FRANCIS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6937 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2017

NPI 1588185391

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

533 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

MIPS final score

89.6937/100 6.5937000000000126% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Florida

1. Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.6937/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 89.6937/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.7%
MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 89.6937/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in PALM COAST, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588185391. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3 PINE CONE DR STE 104, PALM COAST, FL, 32137, with a listed phone of (386) 446-9590. NPI 1588185391 was issued on 06/30/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANCIS 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 533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.6937/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.0713, Cost 81.5743), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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

3 PINE CONE DR STE 104
PALM COAST, FL 32137

Provider Details

NPI 1588185391
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.6937
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.0713
Quality
81.5743
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANNE FRANCIS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NORTH FLORIDA SURGEONS, PA
JACKSONVILLE, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOANNE FRANCIS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$344

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOANNE FRANCIS, MD. To verify JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 533 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

533
Total Claims
$419K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
680
Total Day Supply
16,370
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$406K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 52, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
136
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
65
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
34
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
31
Restasis
Cyclosporine
26
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
24
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
19
Loteprednol Etabonate
17
Famciclovir
14
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
14

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

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview

How JOANNE FRANCIS, MD fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's 533 claims are below the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's specialty?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in PALM COAST, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOANNE FRANCIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNE FRANCIS, MD wrote 533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
What is JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6937/100 (Quality: 84.0713, Cost: 81.5743). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOANNE FRANCIS, MD located?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD is located at 3 PINE CONE DR STE 104, PALM COAST, FL, 32137. Phone: (386) 446-9590.
What is JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's NPI number?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588185391, issued on 06/30/2017.
Does JOANNE FRANCIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $406K in brand drug costs.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANNE FRANCIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNE FRANCIS, MD accept Medicare?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 533 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's credentials?
JOANNE FRANCIS, MD's NPI is 1588185391 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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