William Eugene Craig, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
William Eugene Craig is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Deridder, LA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across LA can see William Eugene Craig, NP in person in Deridder or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 9+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 432dNPPES updated 2025-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
402 W 8th St, Deridder, LA 70634
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
99
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,637
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $384k
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, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety 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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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 mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$662 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Eugene Craig's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
402 W 8th St, Deridder, LA 70634-5508
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With William Eugene Craig
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Eugene Craig for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Deridder 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 William Eugene Craig
Dr. Craig is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Deridder, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 401-4686.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Eugene Craig
Practice Location
402 W 8th St, Deridder, LA 70634
Mailing Address
402 W 8th St, Deridder, LA 70634-5508
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