Quick answers
- Does Russell P. Cecola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell P. Cecola 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 Russell P. Cecola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 582 Original Medicare patients and 1,993 services for Russell P. Cecola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell P. Cecola's NPI number?
- 1639124290. 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 Russell P. Cecola, 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,993 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)378 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)363 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)285 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)163 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)123 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Russell P. Cecola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell P. Cecola 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- New Orleans East HospitalNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190313
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell P. Cecola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 N Norman C Francis PkwyNew Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 821‑0244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell P. Cecola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lousteau and Cecola Amc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lousteau and Cecola Amc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639124290 |
| 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