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Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD

(Dr. Francis Allen Long Jr., MD)

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1979)

421 Cox Boulevard
Sheffield, AL 35660

(256) 386-7040

Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD is an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD is affiliated with SHOALS PRIMARY CARE, LLC.

Office Locations

421 Cox Boulevard
Sheffield, AL 35660

(256) 386-7040

(256) 383-7808

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

acoustic reflex threshold testing

chemical cautery for granulation tissue

diagnostic indirect laryngoscopy

sinus X-ray

By Affordability:

acoustic reflex testing

acoustic reflex threshold testing

sinus imaging

sinus X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD performed more acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, chemical cautery for granulation tissue, diagnostic indirect laryngoscopy (mirror exam), and sinus X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for acoustic reflex testing, acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, sinus imaging, sinus X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

hearing evaluation

hearing test

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD performed more hearing evaluation, hearing test, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

By Affordability:

audiometry test

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear procedures

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

phlebotomy for lab tests

pure-tone audiometry

pure-tone threshold audiometry

threshold audiometry

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD performed more non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for audiometry test, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, phlebotomy for lab tests, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, threshold audiometry, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2012 were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	720
CT scan	74
diagnostic procedures	411
doctor visit	1580
ear procedures	612
hospital care	45
immunotherapy	2290
injections	2290
inpatient care	45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	124
minimally invasive procedures	443
minor procedures	34
nosebleed treatment	27
sinus imaging	149
skin testing	720
X-rays	149

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2013 were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1044
CT scan	78
diagnostic procedures	456
doctor visit	1652
ear procedures	672
hospital care	31
immunotherapy	2523
injections	2523
inpatient care	31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	115
minimally invasive procedures	572
minor procedures	37
nosebleed treatment	28
sinus imaging	203
skin testing	1044
X-rays	203

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	889
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	106
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2014 were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1225
CT scan	72
diagnostic procedures	441
doctor visit	1646
ear procedures	603
hospital care	80
immunotherapy	2763
injections	2763
inpatient care	80
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	152
minimally invasive procedures	687
minor procedures	41
nosebleed treatment	34
sinus imaging	202
skin testing	1225
X-rays	202

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	435
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	129
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	984
CT scan	30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	388
doctor visit	1498
ear procedures	623
hospital care	72
immunotherapy	2850
injections	2850
inpatient care	72
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	129
minimally invasive procedures	546
minor procedures	30
nosebleed treatment	33
sinus imaging	190
skin testing	984
X-rays	190

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	758
Female	1148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1744
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	938
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	200
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1458
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	313
doctor visit	1489
ear procedures	500
immunotherapy	2852
injections	2852
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	140
minimally invasive procedures	736
minor procedures	52
nosebleed treatment	32
sinus imaging	123
skin testing	1458
X-rays	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	101
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2017 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	571
diagnostic procedures	301
doctor visit	1334
ear procedures	389
immunotherapy	2553
injections	2553
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	124
minimally invasive procedures	340
minor procedures	40
sinus imaging	141
skin testing	571
X-rays	141

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	65
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	245
diagnostic procedures	309
doctor visit	1280
ear procedures	331
gastrointestinal procedures	12
immunotherapy	2538
injections	2538
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	173
minimally invasive procedures	122
minor procedures	29
sinus imaging	138
skin testing	245
X-rays	138

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	82
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	220
diagnostic procedures	363
doctor visit	1256
ear procedures	369
hospital care	13
immunotherapy	2203
injections	2203
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
minimally invasive procedures	315
minor procedures	52
sinus imaging	161
skin testing	220
X-rays	161

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	95
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
CT scan	17
diagnostic procedures	291
doctor visit	1026
ear procedures	295
gastrointestinal procedures	11
immunotherapy	1746
injections	1746
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	85
minor procedures	21
nosebleed treatment	18
sinus imaging	112
X-rays	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	70
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
CT scan	31
diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	1066
ear procedures	263
immunotherapy	1503
injections	1503
lab tests	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	53
minor procedures	32
neck imaging	13
nosebleed treatment	25
sinus imaging	101
X-rays	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	90
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL during 2022 were immunotherapy, injections, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
CT scan	29
diagnostic procedures	397
doctor visit	1155
ear procedures	397
immunotherapy	1290
injections	1290
lab tests	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	37
neck imaging	12
nosebleed treatment	23
sinus imaging	119
X-rays	119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	106
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sheffield, AL were immunotherapy, injections, allergy testing and skin testing.

allergy testing	808
blood draw	20
CT scan	47
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
diagnostic procedures	357
doctor visit	1362
ear procedures	459
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	48
immunotherapy	2282
injections	2282
inpatient care	48
lab tests	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	125
minimally invasive procedures	358
minor procedures	36
neck imaging	12
nosebleed treatment	27
sinus imaging	149
skin testing	808
X-rays	149

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	735
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	277
85 and over	94
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	356

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1979. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1979)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SHOALS PRIMARY CARE, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francis A. Long JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$4,377 Xhance $4,377
Stryker Corporation	$501 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $436	SHAVER SYSTEM $35	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $19	SPIROX - LATERA $11
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$356 Inspire $247	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $109
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$268 Propel $268
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$247 EpiPen $247
Other	$336 RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $117	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $64	DUPIXENT $61	LIBTAYO $18	SpinPlus Navigation $16	Other $60

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,647
Travel and Lodging	$1,423
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Francis Long practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Sheffield, AL. Dr. Long is a graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

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