Scott Andrew Francis, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Scott Andrew Francis is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Temple, TX with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(254) 724-2111Temple, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Scott Andrew Francis, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 22+ years, working in group practice. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 674 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TXSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Temple22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1627dNPPES updated 2021-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.7%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

127

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

291

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,018

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $169k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+32%)64%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
36%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 7, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Scott Andrew Francis

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Andrew Francis for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Temple 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 Scott Andrew Francis

Dr. Francis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Temple, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 724-2111.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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