Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Plaquemine, LA

Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Plaquemine, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 59315 River West Drive, Suite C, Plaquemine, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 687-6629.

Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 015656) 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 1720167869.

Contact Information

Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD
59315 River West Drive, Suite C,
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6629
(225) 687-6669

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerard Fernand Falgoust
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience44 Years
Location59315 River West Drive, Plaquemine, 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 Gerard Fernand Falgoust attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720167869
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062579303
  • Enrollment ID: I20090331000595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720167869NPI-NPPES
1332399MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 015656 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomePlaquemine, LAHome health agency
Comfort Care HospicePlaquemine, LAHospice
Bridgeway Healthcare & HospiceBaton rouge, LAHospice
Life Source Services Of Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospice
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of PlaqueminePlaquemine, LANursing home
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Port AllenPort allen, LANursing home
Landmark Of PlaqueminePlaquemine, LANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc4587849781521

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 Gerard Fernand Falgoust allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOur Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033494943
PECOS PAC ID: 4587849781
Enrollment ID: O20120529000377
Entity NameMedical Professional Clinical Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013420264
PECOS PAC ID: 2466784228
Enrollment ID: O20191028001850

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 Gerard Fernand Falgoust 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 Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038

Ph: (225) 765-5727
Dr Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD
59315 River West Drive, Suite C,
Plaquemine, LA 70764

Ph: (225) 687-6629

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 59335 River West Dr, Suite C, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-685-1052    Fax: 225-985-1081

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