Dr Michel Lacroix, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Michel Lacroix, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 820-6026.

Dr Michel Lacroix is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD435603) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316190168.

Contact Information

Dr Michel Lacroix, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
(570) 820-6026
(570) 826-7943



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michel Lacroix
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience34 Years
Location1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michel Lacroix graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316190168
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608938816
  • Enrollment ID: I20081223000266

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michel Lacroix such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316190168NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD435603 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michel Lacroix, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Michel Lacroix, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Ph: (570) 820-6026

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr. Victor Chukwuemeka Udekwu, M.D
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 545 N River St Ste 240, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-706-2620    Fax: 570-706-2627
Jeffrey Daniel Oliver,
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-3290    Fax: 570-808-3298
Dr. John H. Presper, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-819-5370    Fax: 570-819-5371
Kenneth C Liu, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-6026    Fax: 570-808-3298
Dr. Zaid Sameer Aljuboori, M.D.,
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-3290    Fax: 570-808-3298
Itay Melamed, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-6026    Fax: 570-808-3298

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