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.

(337) 893-6131Abbeville, LA
Telehealth Available
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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
1 of 94 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in LASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Abbeville39+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6662dNPPES updated 2008-02-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

318 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510

Fax: (337) 893-5527
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

85.51/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.6%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.8 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in Louisiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

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

Substance Use Disorders
72%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Bipolar Disorder
70%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
70%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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