CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN MD – NPI #1154567915
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN is a physician located in BOONE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154567915 to CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN on December 29, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Sep 16, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN

NPI Number
1154567915
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
400 SHADOWLINE DR
STE #104
BOONE, NC 28607-5089
Phone: (828) 268-1187 Fax: (828) 262-9728
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NC 2011-00737

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER MCCRACKEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      200 HOSPITAL AVE
      JEFFERSON, NC 28640
    • CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      LINVILLE, NC 28646
    • WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
      336 DEERFIELD ROAD
      BOONE, NC 28607
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      579 GREENWAY ROAD SUITE 103
      BOONE, NC 28607
    • MEDI HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
      400 SHADOWLINE DRIVE BUILDING 200 SUITE 205
      BOONE, NC 28607

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