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Dr. Francis Decandis, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Decandis, Family Medicine Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Francis Decandis, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Decandis graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Geisinger Med Center. Dr. Decandis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Decandis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Decandis’s office at (904) 367-2277.

    Where did Dr. Decandis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Geisinger Med Center | Geisinger Health System Program

    • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    What languages does Dr. Decandis speak?

    Dr. Decandis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Decandis typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Decandis diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Decandis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Decandis typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Decandis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Decandis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Decandis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Decandis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 367-2277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Decandis accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Decandis in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Decandis' office located?

    Dr. Francis Decandis' Primary Practice

    3122 New Berlin Rd

    Jacksonville, FL 32226

    (904) 367-2277

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    7075 Collins Rd # 100

    Jacksonville, FL 32244

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    Dr. Francis Decandis' Practice 3

    3059 Edgewood Ave W

    Jacksonville, FL 32209

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    What is Dr. Decandis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Decandis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346358892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Decandis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Decandis

    What is Dr. Francis Decandis's specialty?

    Dr. Decandis is a Family Medicine Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Francis Decandis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Decandis is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Francis Decandis accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Decandis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Decandis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Decandis's office at (904) 367-2277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francis Decandis?

    Please contact Dr. Decandis's office at (904) 367-2277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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