Dr. Francois Phancao, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Hospitalist

Miami, FL

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Phancao, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Miami, FL?

Dr. Francois Phancao, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Phancao graduated from Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica. Dr. Phancao is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phancao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phancao’s office at (786) 596-7477.

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

Medical School: Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica

Is Dr. Phancao board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

Yes, Dr. Francois Phancao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Phancao speak?

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

English
Italian
Spanish

What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Phancao typically treat?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Phancao 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. Phancao. 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:

Difficulty Walking
Walking Problems
Trouble Walking
Impaired Gait

ICD-10 Codes:

R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Phancao typically perform?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francois Phancao may include:

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

Does Dr. Phancao accept my insurance?

Dr. Phancao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 596-7477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Phancao accept in Miami, FL?

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

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Phancao's office located?

Dr. Francois Phancao's Primary Practice

8900 N Kendall Dr

Miami, FL 33176

(786) 596-7477

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West Kendall Baptist Hosp

3663 S Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33133

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Dr. Francois Phancao's Practice 3

160 NW 170th St

North Miami Beach, FL 33169

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What hospitals are Dr. Phancao affiliated with?

Dr. Phancao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Baptist Medical Center South,Jacksonville, FL

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

Dr. Phancao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053366021.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phancao?

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

What is Dr. Francois Phancao's specialty?

Dr. Phancao is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Miami, FL.

What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

Is Dr. Francois Phancao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Phancao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baptist Medical Center South. 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

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