Brent Hemelt, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Houma, LA

Brent Hemelt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Houma, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice South Louisiana Medical Associates and his current practice location is 1990 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 868-9300.

Brent Hemelt is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 023688) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811930274.

Contact Information

Brent Hemelt, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055
(985) 868-9300
(985) 831-0053

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrent Hemelt
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience27 Years
Location1990 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Brent Hemelt attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811930274
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143376335
  • Enrollment ID: I20090912000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brent Hemelt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811930274NPI-NPPES
1539295MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 023688 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Louisiana Medical Associates8527968650104

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. Brent Hemelt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Louisiana Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942301379
PECOS PAC ID: 8527968650
Enrollment ID: O20040113000589

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. Brent Hemelt 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
Brent Hemelt, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055

Ph: (985) 868-9300
Brent Hemelt, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055

Ph: (985) 868-9300

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John W Megison, MD
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Dr. Howard W Russell, M.D.
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Phone: 985-223-0682    Fax: 985-223-0686

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