Quick answers
- Does Craig R. Lareau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig R. Lareau accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Craig R. Lareau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 474 Original Medicare patients and 1,607 services for Craig R. Lareau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig R. Lareau's NPI number?
- 1235399924. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Craig R. Lareau, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 474 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,607 |
| Different services or procedures | 105 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)272 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)180 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)149 services
- X-ray of ankle, 2 views (73600)101 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis70%
- High blood pressure66%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression29%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Craig R. Lareau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig R. Lareau at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220016
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220046
- The Cooley Dickinson Hospital IncNorthampton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220015
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig R. Lareau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 265 Benton Dr, Suite 101104East Longmeadow, MA 01028 (714) 785‑4666
- 300 Birnie Ave, Suite 201Springfield, MA 01107 (714) 785‑4666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig R. Lareau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC291 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in East Longmeadow
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Longmeadow, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Massachusetts Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235399924 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians