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Dr. William Francis, MD
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist
,Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Orthopedic Surgeon
The Woodlands, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Francis, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in The Woodlands, TX?
Dr. William Francis, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in The Woodlands, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Francis graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Francis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Francis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Francis’s office at (281) 364-9509.
Where did Dr. Francis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Francis speak?
Dr. Francis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Francis typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Francis typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Francis may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Francis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Francis accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 364-9509 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in The Woodlands, TX?
Dr. Francis in The Woodlands, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Francis' office located?
What is Dr. Francis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336298496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Francis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Francis
What is Dr. William Francis's specialty?
Dr. Francis is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near The Woodlands, TX.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. William Francis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Francis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Lukes Health - Lakeside Hospital - The Woodlands. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Francis accepting new patients in The Woodlands, TX?
Yes, Dr. William Francis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Francis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (281) 364-9509 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Francis?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (281) 364-9509 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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