Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lake Charles, LA

Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Center For Orthopaedics And Spine, Llc and his current practice location is 1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 721-7236.

Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 121513) 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 1043340144.

Contact Information

Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv, MD
1747 Imperial Blvd,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362
(337) 721-7236
(337) 721-7237

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Joseph Trappey Iv
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, 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 George Joseph Trappey Iv attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043340144
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254466949
  • Enrollment ID: I20101027001183

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043340144NPI-NPPES
2125494MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 121513 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake charles, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Center For Orthopaedics And Spine, Llc155779720630

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 George Joseph Trappey Iv allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenter For Orthopaedics And Spine, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538703335
PECOS PAC ID: 1557797206
Enrollment ID: O20200129000472

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 George Joseph Trappey Iv 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 George Joseph Trappey Iv, MD
501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5724

Ph: (337) 433-8400
Dr George Joseph Trappey Iv, MD
1747 Imperial Blvd,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362

Ph: (337) 721-7236

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