Dr Amer M Awad, MD - Medicare Neurology in Gonzales, LA

Dr Amer M Awad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Gonzales, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Suite 225, Gonzales, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 647-8511.

Dr Amer M Awad is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.202956) 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 1275735037.

Contact Information

Dr Amer M Awad, MD
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Suite 225,
Gonzales, LA 70737-5021
(225) 647-8511
(225) 644-4206

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Amer M Awad
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience22 Years
Location2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Gonzales, 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:
  • Dr Amer M Awad graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275735037
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274720081
  • Enrollment ID: I20101206001035

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amer M Awad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275735037NPI-NPPES
2133292MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MD.202956 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, 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. Dr Amer M Awad 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 NameOur Lady Of Lake Ascension, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306899067
PECOS PAC ID: 3577452259
Enrollment ID: O20040311000822

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 Amer M Awad 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 Amer M Awad, MD
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Suite 225,
Gonzales, LA 70737-5021

Ph: (225) 647-8511
Dr Amer M Awad, MD
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Suite 225,
Gonzales, LA 70737-5021

Ph: (225) 647-8511

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