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Otolaryngology

Russell P. Cecola, MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Russell P. Cecola, MD is an ENT doctor at 120 N Norman C Francis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119. Phone: (504) 821-0244. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell P. Cecola had 582 Original Medicare patients and 1,993 services. NPI 1639124290. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell P. Cecola, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients582
Services billed to Medicare1,993
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)378 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)363 services
  3. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)285 services
  4. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)163 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell P. Cecola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other ENT doctors in New Orleans

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

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Other clinicians in Lousteau and Cecola Amc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639124290
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians