BRETT M. CASCIO M.D. – NPI #1093828113
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BRETT CASCIO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093828113 to BRETT CASCIO on August 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 15, 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 BRETT CASCIO below.

NPI Profile for
BRETT M. CASCIO

NPI Number
1093828113
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRETT M. CASCIO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4150 NELSON ROAD
BLDG. D., SUITE 1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Phone: (337) 508-1000 Fax: (337) 335-0701
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 15, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRETT CASCIO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1015610
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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 LA 201480

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2001
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
BRETT CASCIO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL
      4200 NELSON ROAD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
    • CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL
      524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
    • LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1701 OAK PARK BLVD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SOUTHERN HOME HEALTH
      3417 PATRICK STREET
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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