Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ekezie Francis, M.D

Infectious Disease · Chambersburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
111 CHAMBERS HILL DR STE 102, Chambersburg, PA 17201
7177097970
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1619255213 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Francis from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Francis

Dr. Ekezie Francis is an infectious disease specialist in Chambersburg, PA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Francis performed 904 Medicare services across 752 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Francis received a total of $2,457 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Francis is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in PA $2,457 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
904
Medicare services
Top 20% in PA for infectious disease
752
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
188 $130 $417
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 179 $99 $299
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
157 $91 $212
Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 119 $54 $158
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
82 $60 $153
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
47 $98 $331
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
38 $75 $195
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, 70+ minutes
A telehealth consultation for a patient in the emergency department or as an initial inpatient visit. The service involves communicating with the patient for 70 minutes or more.
29 $138 $441
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
19 $51 $140
Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 18 $81 $227
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 15 $61 $222
Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 13 $32 $85
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,457
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $351/year across 7 years
Top 21% in PA for infectious disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
132
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,406 (98.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$50 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$325
2023
$654
2022
$212
2021
$176
2020
$190
2019
$411
2018
$489

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$53
Indivior Inc.
$24
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$444
Allergan Inc.
$434
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$370
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$360
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$164
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$96
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$95
Allergan, Inc.
$89
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$88
ViiV Healthcare Company
$84
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Indivior Inc.
$51
Baxter Healthcare
$50
Insmed, Inc.
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Organon LLC
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · Arikayce · Baxdela · Cresemba · DALVANCE · DIFICID · DOVATO · Descovy · GARDASIL 9 · ISENTRESS · JULUCA · Kimyrsa · MAVYRET · NEXPLANON · NUZYRA · Orbactiv · PIFELTRO · PNEUMOVAX 23 · QULIPTA · REBYOTA · RUKOBIA · Rezzayo · SUBLOCADE · TEFLARO · Vabomere · ZERBAXA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Infectious diseases within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$74,946
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Francis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Francis experienced with initial hospital admission, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Francis performed 188 initial hospital admission, high complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Francis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Francis received a total of $2,457 from 17 companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Francis's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Chambersburg?
Dr. Francis's average Medicare payment per service is $92. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Francis) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →