Dr Candace Leigh Douglas, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Lake Charles, LA

Dr Candace Leigh Douglas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Swla Center For Health Services and her current practice location is 2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 439-9983.

Dr Candace Leigh Douglas is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 306948) 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 1497195747.

Contact Information

Dr Candace Leigh Douglas, MD
2000 Opelousas St,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2641
(337) 439-9983
(337) 439-8898

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Candace Leigh Douglas
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience11 Years
Location2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, 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:
  • Dr Candace Leigh Douglas attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497195747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2013
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416271119
  • Enrollment ID: I20171017003007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Candace Leigh Douglas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497195747NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 306948 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Swla Center For Health Services913302985323

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. Dr Candace Leigh Douglas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSwla Center For Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720014186
PECOS PAC ID: 9133029853
Enrollment ID: O20040109000902

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. Dr Candace Leigh Douglas 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
Dr Candace Leigh Douglas, MD
2000 Opelousas St,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2641

Ph: (337) 439-9983
Dr Candace Leigh Douglas, MD
2000 Opelousas St,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2641

Ph: (337) 439-9983

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