Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis is a Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Weston, FL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis, M.D. has been part of the Weston medical community since 2006 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 29+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
17110 Royal Palm Blvd Ste 1, Weston, FL 33326-2309
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.8/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
137
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
215
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,816
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $165k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$661 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Taxonomy: 2084F0202X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510038
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Weston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis
NPI records show Dr. Francis as active with telehealth listed in Weston, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (754) 216-0840.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paula-Ann Marcelle Francis
Practice Location
17110 Royal Palm Blvd Ste 1, Weston, FL 33326-2309
Mailing Address
17110 Royal Palm Blvd Ste 1, Weston, FL 33326-2309
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