DAVID J. MCCRACKEN M.D. – NPI #1881983492
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

DAVID MCCRACKEN is a neurological surgeon located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881983492 to DAVID MCCRACKEN on April 04, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 02, 2021. 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 DAVID MCCRACKEN below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID J. MCCRACKEN

NPI Number
1881983492
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID J. MCCRACKEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2001 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 645
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 605-2050 Fax:
Mailing address
832 WILDWOOD RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30324-4912
Phone: (770) 712-4092 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 02, 2021

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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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 GA 80286
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 GA

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
DAVID MCCRACKEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
      1255 HIGHWAY 54 WEST
      FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
    • PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
      1133 EAGLE'S LANDING PARKWAY
      STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
    • PIEDMONT HOSPITAL
      1968 PEACHTREE RD NW
      ATLANTA, GA 30309
    • PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
      1266 HIGHWAY 515 SOUTH
      JASPER, GA 30143
    • PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL, INC
      745 POPLAR ROAD
      NEWNAN, GA 30265

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