Dr. Leon Francis Kraft
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Leon Francis Kraft, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including West Ascension Parish Hospital, Pointe Coupee General Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Leon Francis Kraft also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, Apmc. Dr. Leon Francis Kraft accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 308-0247 to request Dr. Leon Francis Kraft the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Leon Francis Kraft |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1456342823 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Leon Francis Kraft attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659331247
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Leon Francis Kraft
Medical Licenses
Dr. Leon Francis Kraft has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 50 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 04566R | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
West Ascension Parish Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| New Roads, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Zachary, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, Apmc
| Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, Apmc | 58 |
Practice Locations
8401 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3685
Phone: (225) 308-0247
Fax: (225) 308-0248
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, October 8, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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