Dr Derrick Wayne Spell, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Derrick Wayne Spell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Baton Rouge, 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 Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and his current practice location is 4950 Essen Ln, Suite 500, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 767-1311.

Dr Derrick Wayne Spell is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.023882) 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 1649291667.

Contact Information

Dr Derrick Wayne Spell, MD
4950 Essen Ln, Suite 500,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3738
(225) 767-1311
(225) 767-1335

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derrick Wayne Spell
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience27 Years
Location4950 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, 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 Derrick Wayne Spell attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649291667
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476532631
  • Enrollment ID: I20040720000561

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derrick Wayne Spell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649291667NPI-NPPES
1485918MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD.023882 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Womans HospitalBaton rouge, LAHospital
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center438564628044

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 Derrick Wayne Spell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Radiation Therapy Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295833580
PECOS PAC ID: 4385646280
Enrollment ID: O20070206000329

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 Derrick Wayne Spell 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 Derrick Wayne Spell, MD
Po Box 84460,
Baton Rouge, LA 70884-4460

Ph: (225) 526-0018
Dr Derrick Wayne Spell, MD
4950 Essen Ln, Suite 500,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3738

Ph: (225) 767-1311

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