Brian R Kann, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in New Orleans, LA

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Brian R Kann, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4060.

Brian R Kann is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.15053R) 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 1689763179.

Contact Information

Brian R Kann, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-4060
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian R Kann
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience27 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, 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:
  • Brian R Kann attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689763179
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355310590
  • Enrollment ID: I20150130001124

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian R Kann such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689763179NPI-NPPES
00023343MedicaidMS
0037010MedicaidNJ
010006268OtherNJAMERICHOICE
1639039OtherNJAMERIHEALTH PPO/ PA BS
39584OtherNJUNIVERSITY HEALTH PLAN
60008127OtherNJHORIZON NJ HEALTH
3K6210OtherNJHEALTHNET
1058351MedicaidLA
2313588000OtherNJAMERIHEALTH/KEYSTONE/IBC
3569647OtherNJAETNA
P3348209OtherNJOXFORD
2467149OtherNJUNITED HEALTHCARE
8430412OtherNJCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MA067865 (New Jersey)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD439694 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD.15053R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

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. Brian R Kann allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameOchsner Bayou Llc
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396761805
PECOS PAC ID: 0244242840
Enrollment ID: O20061104000387

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. Brian R Kann 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
Brian R Kann, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000		Brian R Kann, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4060

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