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Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1984)
6005 Park Avenue Suite 300B
Memphis, TN 38119

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD is affiliated with SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC.

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Office Locations

6005 Park Avenue Suite 300B
Memphis, TN 38119
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

venous ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for venous ultrasound 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:

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

lower extremity venous ultrasound
lower extremity venous duplex
venous duplex ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD performed more vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

hernia surgery
lower extremity venous duplex
open inguinal hernia repair
vascular procedures

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index
arterial duplex ultrasound
arterial ultrasound
duplex ultrasound
lower extremity arterial duplex
lower extremity arterial ultrasound
vascular studies
vascular ultrasound

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD performed more hernia surgery, lower extremity venous duplex, open inguinal hernia repair, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 17
anastomosis 36
dialysis access procedures 36
doctor visit 355
gastrointestinal procedures 17
hospital care 214
inpatient care 214
open surgery 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 784
vascular procedures 941

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 441
Female 630
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 647
Black 407
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 351
From 75 to 84 338
85 and over 188
Less than 65 194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 46
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
anastomosis 12
catheterization 12
dialysis access procedures 12
doctor visit 269
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 195
inpatient care 195
open surgery 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 808
vascular procedures 948

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 478
Female 579
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 593
Black 444
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 367
From 75 to 84 291
85 and over 180
Less than 65 219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 46
Dementia 23
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 20
catheterization 12
dialysis access procedures 20
doctor visit 228
hospital care 188
inpatient care 188
ultrasound (sonogram) 942
vascular procedures 1095

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 1006
Female 1256
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1244
Black 984
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 786
From 75 to 84 614
85 and over 330
Less than 65 532

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 48
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
anastomosis 23
catheterization 16
dialysis access procedures 23
doctor visit 236
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 215
inpatient care 215
open surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 824
vascular procedures 969

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 427
Female 587
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 519
Black 480
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 372
From 75 to 84 270
85 and over 156
Less than 65 216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 51
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 33
catheterization 14
dialysis access procedures 33
doctor visit 323
hospital care 235
inpatient care 235
ultrasound (sonogram) 687
vascular procedures 832

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 421
Female 538
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 495
Black 443
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 349
From 75 to 84 249
85 and over 117
Less than 65 244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 51
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
anastomosis 40
catheterization 17
dialysis access procedures 40
doctor visit 286
gastrointestinal procedures 14
hospital care 94
inpatient care 94
open surgery 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 805
vascular procedures 972

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 465
Female 516
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 491
Black 468
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 370
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 135
Less than 65 248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 51
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), anastomosis and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
anastomosis 38
catheterization 16
dialysis access procedures 38
doctor visit 303
gastrointestinal procedures 13
open surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 674
vascular procedures 824

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 426
Female 427
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 405
Black 421
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 327
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 107
Less than 65 223

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 52
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 21
anastomosis 18
catheterization 15
dialysis access procedures 18
doctor visit 223
gastrointestinal procedures 21
open surgery 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 490
vascular procedures 585

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 354
Female 329
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 314
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 281
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 70
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 50
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), anastomosis and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 15
anastomosis 21
catheterization 16
dialysis access procedures 21
doctor visit 218
gastrointestinal procedures 15
open surgery 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 599
vascular procedures 686

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 349
Female 360
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 331
Black 342
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 261
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 96
Less than 65 139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 50
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), anastomosis and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 11
dialysis access procedures 11
doctor visit 118
ultrasound (sonogram) 626
vascular procedures 688

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 329
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 353
Black 268
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 254
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 89
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 50
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 23
doctor visit 140
gastrointestinal procedures 23
open surgery 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 585
vascular procedures 631

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 318
Female 300
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 366
Black 226
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 253
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 74
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 44
Dementia 15
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery 16
anastomosis 25
catheterization 14
dialysis access procedures 25
doctor visit 245
gastrointestinal procedures 16
hospital care 190
inpatient care 190
open surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 711
vascular procedures 833

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

Gender
Male 455
Female 530
Ethnicity
Black / African American 436
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 526
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 272
85 and over 140
Less than 65 213
65 to 74 361

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 49
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 14
Dementia 20

Education & Training

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Methodist Health System. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Methodist Health System

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Memphis, TN. 

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-07-15
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
IBSA Pharma Inc. $100 TIROSINT
$100
Baxter Healthcare $68 Renal - PD
$68
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $35 Concerto
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc $17 MYCAMINE
$17
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. $15 ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT
$15
Other $14 Caldolor
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $250

Biography

Dr. Hugh Francis is a specialist in general surgery. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Francis completed a residency program at Methodist Health System. Dr. Francis's practice in Memphis, TN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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