Dr. Charles Mcgaff

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Charles Mcgaff Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lutcher, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including North Oaks Medical Center L L C, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Llc, St James Parish Hospital. Dr. Charles Mcgaff also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St. James Parish Hosp Serv Dist. Dr. Charles Mcgaff accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 258-2080 to request Dr. Charles Mcgaff the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1645 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071-5150

Phone 1: (225) 258-2080
Phone 2: (225) 258-2070

Fax: (225) 258-2081
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Charles Mcgaff Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335213974
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 44 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. Charles Mcgaff attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1730116716
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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. Charles Mcgaff

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Charles Mcgaff has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 44 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • St. James Parish Hosp Serv Dist


Practice Locations

1645 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071-5150
Phone: (225) 258-2080
Phone 2: (225) 258-2070
Fax: (225) 258-2081
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, June 13, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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