Laura Kerns, RD - Medicare Dietitian in Jefferson, LA

Laura Kerns, RD is a medicare enrolled "Dietitian, Registered - Nutrition, Oncology" provider in Jefferson, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional. She is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and her current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (866) 624-7637.

Laura Kerns is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 2334) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1790320927.

Contact Information

Laura Kerns, RD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
Jefferson, LA 70121-2429
(866) 624-7637
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLaura Kerns
GenderFemale
SpecialityRegistered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional
Experience14 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Laura Kerns graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790320927
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/12/2019
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810323110
  • Enrollment ID: I20200205000889

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura Kerns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790320927NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
133VN1301XDietitian, Registered - Nutrition, Oncology 2334 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Laura Kerns allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Laura Kerns is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Laura Kerns, RD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-8620
Laura Kerns, RD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
Jefferson, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (866) 624-7637

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