Dr. Alain F Cracco
Orthopedic Surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 58+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alain F Cracco, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including New Orleans East Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore Llc, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St Bernard Parish Hospital. Dr. Alain F Cracco accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (504) 241-5200 to request Dr. Alain F Cracco the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alain F Cracco |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3072523257 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 58 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. Alain F Cracco graduated from medical school in 1966.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1699839118
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not 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. Alain F Cracco
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alain F Cracco has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 58 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 011790 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Orleans East Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Slidell, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Slidell, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Chalmette, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Practice Locations
5621 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127-3105
Phone: (504) 241-5200
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 21, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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