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Ophthalmology

Joseph S. McCracken, MD

Sees patients in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Joseph S. McCracken, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Durham, NC. NPI 1285602995. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph S. McCracken, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
51Years since medical school (graduated 1975)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Joseph S. McCracken see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Durham, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph S. McCracken's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Joseph S. McCracken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph S. McCracken accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph S. McCracken?
(919) 220-5439, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph S. McCracken's NPI number?
1285602995. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph S. McCracken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285602995
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians