Dr Blane Adam Sessions, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Covington, LA

Dr Blane Adam Sessions, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana Hand To Shoulder Center Llc and his current practice location is 601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 238-0045.

Dr Blane Adam Sessions is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD203385) 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 1649441940.

Contact Information

Dr Blane Adam Sessions, MD
601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200,
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 238-0045
(985) 888-6488

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Blane Adam Sessions
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200, Covington, 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 Blane Adam Sessions attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649441940
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890958730
  • Enrollment ID: I20180322001748

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Blane Adam Sessions such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649441940NPI-NPPES
MD.203385OtherLALA MEDICAL LICENSE NUMBER
1508161MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD203385 (Louisiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
AvalaCovington, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana Hand To Shoulder Center Llc82243906872

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 Blane Adam Sessions allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana Hand To Shoulder Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437653722
PECOS PAC ID: 8224390687
Enrollment ID: O20180322001813

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 Blane Adam Sessions 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 Blane Adam Sessions, MD
601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200,
Covington, LA 70433-8913

Ph: (985) 238-0045
Dr Blane Adam Sessions, MD
601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200,
Covington, LA 70433

Ph: (985) 238-0045

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