Physician Profile
Mario D. Lacerna, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lacerna
Based in Alpena, MI, Mario D. Lacerna, MD is listed in the NPI registry under radiation oncology. Mario graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Mario provided 3,051 services to 726 patients. The services billed most often include intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session, ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields, and stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (888) 356-7151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1501 W CHISHOLM ST
Alpena, MI 49707
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Keloid scars
Blood and lymph cancer
- Lymphoma
Bone cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
Brain tumors
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
- Pituitary Tumor
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Thymus tumor
Endocrine cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Eye cancer
- Melanoma of the eye
Eye conditions
- Thyroid eye disease
Foot conditions
- Plantar Fibroma
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Orthopedic conditions
- Abnormal Bone Growth After Surgery
Sarcoma
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
Skin cancer
- Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
- Lung cancer
Urologic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Testicular cancer
Vascular conditions
- Brain Vascular Malformation
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,051 services · 726 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields | Imaging | 77014 |
769 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week | Imaging | 77336 |
223 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
197 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
143 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
73 | |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77332 |
71 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved | Imaging | 77290 |
70 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
55 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
49 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
49 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiation oncologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiation oncologists in Alpena 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lacerna's specialty?
Dr. Lacerna is a radiation oncologist in Alpena, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lacerna?
Dr. Lacerna is listed at 1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lacerna?
The number on file is (888) 356-7151. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lacerna?
Dr. Lacerna's National Provider Identifier is 1326130725. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lacerna's medical education?
Dr. Lacerna attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lacerna have?
Dr. Lacerna has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lacerna known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lacerna performs imaging including ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and continuing radiation therapy consultation per week, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lacerna's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lacerna. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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