38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Francis, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Richard Francis, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Francis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Francis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Francis’s office at (713) 383-7100.
Where did Dr. Francis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School: University Of West Indies Faculty Of Med Kingston Jamaica | Rice Universiy
Is Dr. Francis board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Francis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1988, American Board of Surgery since 1992
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 Dr. Francis treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
- M50121: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Spinal Instability in Sacral Region
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacral Instability
- Sacrococcygeal Instability
- Unstable Tailbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M532X8: Spinal instabilities, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
- Nonunion After Fusion
- Failed Spinal Fusion
- Pseudarthrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fragility Fracture of Spine
- Pathological Vertebral Fracture
- Spinal Compression Fracture from Osteoporosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8088XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Francis perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Francis may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Francis' office.
Does Dr. Francis accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 383-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Francis in Houston, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Francis' office located?
Dr. Richard Francis' Primary Practice
9301 Southwest Fwy Ste 600
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 383-7100
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 26 reviews
Office Experience
96% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
82% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Richard Francis an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Francis has been rated and reviewed by 26 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Francis, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
North American Spine Society
Member
1999
Publications
Lumbar disc herniation: A discussion of its pathogenesisand surgical treatment by micro-discectomy
West Indian Medical Journal , January 1988
The use of thromboprophylaxis forroutine total hip replacements by British orthopaedic surgeons
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 57:9, April 1997
The use of the supracondylar nail fordistal femoral fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients. A re
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, June 1996
The supracondylar intramedullary nail in elderly patients with distal femoral fractures (Abstract).
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1998
Trauma protocols on the internet
Orthopedic Product News, December 1997
Surgical approaches and reconstruction of the sacrum.
Principles and Practice of SpineSurgery, October 2002
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 1649212531.
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. Richard Francis's specialty?
Dr. Francis is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Houston, TX. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Francis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Francis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Francis is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Houston Physicians' Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Richard Francis accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Richard Francis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Francis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (713) 383-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Francis?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (713) 383-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Francis have?
Dr. Richard Francis is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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