Dr. Mario Kakazu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Mario Kakazu, MD, is a General Practice specialist in Avondale, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. Dr. Mario Kakazu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc. Dr. Mario Kakazu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (504) 436-2223 to request Dr. Mario Kakazu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4028 Hwy 90 W
Avondale, LA 70094-2622

Phone 1: (504) 436-2223


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Mario Kakazu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0749177533
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

  • General Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Mario Kakazu graduated from medical school in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366421562
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 16, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 2, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Mario Kakazu

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Medical Group Practice

  • Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc


Practice Locations

4028 Hwy 90 W
Avondale, LA 70094-2622
Phone: (504) 436-2223
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 Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, August 2, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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