Dr. Craig Cole

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Craig Cole, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Eunice, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Savoy Medical Center, Mercy Regional Medical Center, River Region Health System. Dr. Craig Cole also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Physician Practices, Llc. Dr. Craig Cole accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 457-8400 to request Dr. Craig Cole the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1341 E Laurel Ave
Eunice, LA 70535-3707

Phone 1: (337) 457-8400

Fax: (337) 457-8500
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Craig Cole
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2668417437
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 Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Craig Cole attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659460384
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 9, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 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. Craig Cole

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Craig Cole has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pine Prairie Clinic


Practice Locations

1341 E Laurel Ave
Eunice, LA 70535-3707
Phone: (337) 457-8400
Fax: (337) 457-8500
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


1221 E Laurel Ave
Eunice, LA 70535-3705
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, September 9, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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