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Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD

(Dr. Francis Glaser, MD)

(134 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: lower extremity problems, fractures (broken bones), ankle replacement

1630 E Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 256-5200

Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA specializing in sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Office Locations

Saint Agnes Medical Center

1630 E Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 256-5200

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

internal fixation removal

Lapidus bunionectomy

leg CT scan

lesser metatarsal osteotomy

midtarsal fusion

musculoskeletal imaging

tarsometatarsal fusion

In 2023, Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD performed more foot fusion, foot MRI, foot surgery, hammer toe surgery, internal fixation removal, Lapidus bunionectomy, leg CT scan, lesser metatarsal osteotomy, midtarsal fusion, musculoskeletal imaging, and tarsometatarsal (TMT) fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

lower extremity MRI

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

leg CT scan

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD performed more blood draw, lower extremity MRI, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for leg CT scan 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 E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2012 were blood draw, immobilization, lower extremity surgery and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
aspiration	14
blood draw	111
bone surgery	13
doctor visit	778
hip imaging	19
immobilization	96
implant removal	53
injections	14
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	95
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
X-rays	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2013 were blood draw, lower extremity surgery, implant removal and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	20
blood draw	111
doctor visit	562
hip imaging	24
immobilization	26
implant removal	29
injections	20
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	65
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	34
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2014 were blood draw, lower extremity surgery, immobilization and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
aspiration	18
blood draw	143
bone surgery	39
doctor visit	565
excision	12
hip imaging	27
immobilization	73
implant removal	50
injections	18
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	125
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	12
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, blood draw, immobilization and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
blood draw	130
bone surgery	15
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	569
hip imaging	26
immobilization	98
implant removal	56
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	130
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	40
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2016 were blood draw, immobilization, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	16
blood draw	123
doctor visit	629
hip imaging	38
immobilization	63
implant removal	33
injections	16
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2017 were blood draw, lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
aspiration	23
blood draw	146
bone surgery	26
CT scan	31
doctor visit	652
hip imaging	29
immobilization	60
implant removal	31
injections	23
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	101
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2018 were blood draw, lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
aspiration	19
blood draw	160
bone surgery	24
CT scan	58
doctor visit	716
hip imaging	46
immobilization	34
implant removal	40
injections	30
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	123
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
musculoskeletal imaging	117
nerve block	11
pain management	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2019 were blood draw, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
aspiration	17
blood draw	169
CT scan	67
doctor visit	677
hip imaging	37
immobilization	27
implant removal	71
injections	17
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	73
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
musculoskeletal imaging	124

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	26
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2020 were blood draw, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
aspiration	21
blood draw	156
bone surgery	30
CT scan	63
doctor visit	716
excision	11
hip imaging	47
immobilization	45
implant removal	36
injections	35
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	108
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
musculoskeletal imaging	127
nerve block	14
pain management	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2021 were blood draw, musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	153
CT scan	55
doctor visit	753
hip imaging	60
immobilization	30
implant removal	47
injections	28
lower extremity surgery	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	128
nerve block	11
pain management	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2022 were lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging, blood draw and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	60
aspiration	13
blood draw	152
bone surgery	23
CT scan	90
doctor visit	660
hip imaging	68
immobilization	48
implant removal	39
injections	13
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	162
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	68
musculoskeletal imaging	158
open surgery	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	23
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA during 2023 were musculoskeletal imaging, blood draw, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
aspiration	20
blood draw	126
bone surgery	21
CT scan	111
doctor visit	748
hip imaging	53
immobilization	29
implant removal	30
injections	20
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	81
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
musculoskeletal imaging	198

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fresno, CA were blood draw, lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and CT scan.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
aspiration	18
blood draw	140
bone surgery	23
capsulotomy	21
CT scan	67
doctor visit	668
excision	11
hip imaging	39
immobilization	52
implant removal	42
injections	21
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	96
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
musculoskeletal imaging	87
nerve block	12
open surgery	14
pain management	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
tendon surgery	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
X-rays	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	457
Hispanic	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	24
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	329

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (2002)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Agnes Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 134 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fresno, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,983 $2,983
Stryker Corporation	$190 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $89	Asnis $47	Star $38	ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK $17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$85 Healicoil $85
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$61 EUFLEXXA $61
Tornier, Inc.	$40 DEV - Salto Revision Ankle $28	Bio - Conexa Recon Tissue Mat $12
Other	$90 MINILOK $27	OsteoSelect DBM Putty $21	HYMOVIS $18	AUGMENT $13	LYRICA $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,200
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000
Food and Beverage	$808
Travel and Lodging	$442

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Francis E. Glaser, MD.

Lazurite Inc.	2024	$125,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
Lazurite Holdings LLC	2022	$50,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Series A Units

Biography

Dr. Francis Glaser is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He works in Fresno, CA. Dr. Glaser graduated from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. These areas are among his clinical interests: lower extremity problems, ankle replacement, and orthopedic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.