Dr. Mercedes Ficarra

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Mercedes Ficarra, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Leesville, Louisiana. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Oak Hill Hospital, Byrd Regional Hospital. Dr. Mercedes Ficarra also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Trupath Laboratory Llc. Dr. Mercedes Ficarra accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Mercedes Ficarra at 1020 W Fertitta Boulevard to request Dr. Mercedes Ficarra the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1020 W Fertitta Boulevard
Leesville, LA 71446-4645


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Mercedes Ficarra
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9537355920
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 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. Mercedes Ficarra graduated from medical school in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326220062
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Mercedes Ficarra

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Mercedes Ficarra has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 36 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Trupath Laboratory Llc


Practice Locations

1020 W Fertitta Boulevard
Leesville, LA 71446-4645
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


931 Verone Ter B
Leesville, LA 71446-4274
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, November 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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