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Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Family Medicine and General Pediatrics
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1992)
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, immunization (preventive vaccines), and more.
206 Bergen Avenue Building C
Kearny, NJ 07032

Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO is an internist in Kearny, NJ specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), family medicine and general pediatrics. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Clara Maass Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and RWJBH PRIMARY CARE SERVICES.

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Office Locations

206 Bergen Avenue Building C
Kearny, NJ 07032
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95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
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In The News 

“-- At the New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Jonas Salk begins working with virologist and epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. on an influenza vaccine later used by the U.S. military...”—"Parental Fears Snarl Efforts Against Polio", NPR, November 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2013, Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. 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. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2013 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 197
doctor visit 380
lab tests 94
preventive care 22
vaccines 22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 26
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 61
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 172
doctor visit 350
lab tests 99
preventive care 25
vaccines 25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 22
Female 46
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 57
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 72
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2015 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 190
doctor visit 541
lab tests 103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 66
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 162
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 63
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2016 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 36
doctor visit 560

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 32
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 70
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2016 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 71
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2017 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 39
doctor visit 438

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 32
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 23
Black 69
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 68
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 169
doctor visit 389
lab tests 43
preventive care 23
vaccines 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 37
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 33
Black 47
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 65
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 135
doctor visit 304
lab tests 31
preventive care 12
vaccines 12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 30
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 29
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 61
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2020 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 105
doctor visit 205
lab tests 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 26
Female 35
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 21
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 61
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2021 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 100
doctor visit 193
lab tests 16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 22
Female 33
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 53
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 80
doctor visit 171

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 21
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 67
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ during 2023 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 59
doctor visit 103

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 15
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 13
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 60
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated as an internist in Kearny, NJ were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw 116
doctor visit 330
lab tests 57
preventive care 20
vaccines 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO.

Gender
Male 29
Female 53
Ethnicity
Black / African American 46
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 14
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 2
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 63
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1992)

Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health
Clara Maass Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
RWJBH PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Fidelis Care, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Fidelis Care
Aetna
EmblemHealth
Consumer Health Network
WellCare
CIGNA Medicare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Medicare
Aetna Better Health
Centivo
Clover
DOL
Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO
Preferred Health Strategies PPO
Correctional Medical Services: HMO
Coventry / First Health: PPO
Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network
Medicaid
Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare
Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare
Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO
USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO
Qualcare: HMO and PPO
Aetna Better Health
NJ Manufacturers PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare
Consumer Health Network: PPO
Devon Health Services: PPO
Magnacare PPO
Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Paul Francis, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Kearny, NJ. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-17
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Dr. Francis introduced himself as soon as he walked in the room. He listened to my comments about my past history and current conditions. He was very easy to talk to.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-20
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First visit with Dr Francis as a new patient. He put me at ease with his friendly personality and his thorough review of my medical history. Good Doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-30
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I would definitely recommend this office to anyone who is looking for a doctors office with professionalism.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-29
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Complete respect towards me. I am so pleased.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-08
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Dr Francis is great!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-13
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He is a great doctor
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-22
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $3,756 FARXIGA
$2,038 		SYMBICORT
$651 		BYDUREON PEN
$294 		CRESTOR
$228 		BYDUREON
$120 		Other
$425
Novo Nordisk Inc $3,101 Ozempic
$948 		Victoza
$854 		Saxenda
$447 		RYBELSUS
$424 		Tresiba
$170 		Other
$258
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $1,143 JARDIANCE
$614 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$150 		STIOLTO
$107 		Spiriva
$91 		STIOLTO RESPIMAT
$57 		Other
$125
Lilly USA, LLC $981 TRULICITY
$446 		JARDIANCE
$148 		TRADJENTA
$89 		HUMALOG
$64 		GLYXAMBI
$51 		Other
$182
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $798 ANORO
$220 		TANZEUM
$206 		TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$155 		BREO
$107 		LEVITRA
$47 		Other
$63
Other $5,833 ENTRESTO
$538 		XARELTO
$446 		Repatha
$331 		Vascepa
$297 		ELIQUIS
$252 		Other
$3,968
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15,309
Education $303

Biography

Dr. Thomas Francis' medical specialty is family medicine and general pediatrics. On average, patients gave Dr. Francis a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise consist of diabetes, immunization (preventive vaccines), and hypertension (high blood pressure). He is professionally affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. He most likely takes Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Kearny, NJ is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Francis attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for residency. He speaks Spanish.

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