David Wayne Craft, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David Wayne Craft is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Abbeville, LA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Wayne Craft, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Abbeville, LA. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
318 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Louisiana, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.51/100
Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in LouisianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.6%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.8 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Tulane University School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David Wayne Craft
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Wayne Craft for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Abbeville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Wayne Craft
NPI records show Dr. Craft as active with telehealth listed in Abbeville, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 893-6131.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Wayne Craft
Practice Location
318 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510
Mailing Address
318 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510
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