Francis J Caprio, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Brentwood, TN

Francis J Caprio, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Brentwood, Tennessee. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Heritage Medical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (629) 255-2083.

Francis J Caprio is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 26789) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1235196395.

Contact Information

Francis J Caprio, MD
1622 Westgate Cir,
Brentwood, TN 37027-8019
(629) 255-2083
(629) 255-4101



Physician's Profile

Full NameFrancis J Caprio
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience32 Years
Location1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Francis J Caprio attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235196395
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850398587
  • Enrollment ID: I20061023000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Francis J Caprio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235196395NPI-NPPES
Q007534MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 26789 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Williamson Medical CenterFranklin, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heritage Medical Associates Pc4688651037158

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Entity NameHeritage Medical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548284060
PECOS PAC ID: 4688651037
Enrollment ID: O20040702000463

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Francis J Caprio, MD
222 22nd Ave N,
Nashville, TN 37203-1852

Ph: (629) 255-3486
Francis J Caprio, MD
1622 Westgate Cir,
Brentwood, TN 37027-8019

Ph: (629) 255-2083

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Brentwood, TN

Larry J Pharris, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 629-255-2087    Fax: 629-255-4103
Carla Fridman,
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 105 Westwood Pl Ste 400, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 954-300-2151    
Dr. Kavita Singh Karlekar, MD, FAAP
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1607 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-376-8195    
Julie A Hendrix, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 629-255-2113    Fax: 629-255-4109
Donna D Scudder, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 629-255-2181    Fax: 629-255-4031
Archana Kochar Mehta, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1247 Monarch Way, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-396-4694    Fax: 615-396-6751

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