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Hand Surgery

Charles A. Cefalu, MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Charles A. Cefalu, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI 1497102008. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles A. Cefalu, 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

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Charles A. Cefalu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Charles A. Cefalu at 1 hospital: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Charles A. Cefalu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charles A. Cefalu's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Charles A. Cefalu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles A. Cefalu 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.
Does Charles A. Cefalu offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Charles A. Cefalu offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Charles A. Cefalu?
(504) 842-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charles A. Cefalu's NPI number?
1497102008. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Charles A. Cefalu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles A. Cefalu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles A. Cefalu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles A. Cefalu as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497102008
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Sources

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