Dr Gerard Francis Pena, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Slidell, LA

Dr Gerard Francis Pena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. His current practice location is 1850 Gause Blvd E, Ste. 301, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 646-4400.

Dr Gerard Francis Pena is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 016673) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1912082009.

Contact Information

Dr Gerard Francis Pena, MD
1850 Gause Blvd E, Ste. 301,
Slidell, LA 70461-5442
(985) 646-4400
(985) 646-4408

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerard Francis Pena
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location1850 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912082009
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789735069
  • Enrollment ID: I20110202000780

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerard Francis Pena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912082009NPI-NPPES
1345181MedicaidLA
040003773OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 016673 (Louisiana)Primary

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 Francis Pena allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Slidell Ear, Nose And Throat Associaties, Pmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730264839
PECOS PAC ID: 1254482532
Enrollment ID: O20090626000087

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 Francis Pena 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 Francis Pena, MD
1850 Gause Blvd E, Ste. 301,
Slidell, LA 70461-5442

Ph: (985) 646-4400
Dr Gerard Francis Pena, MD
1850 Gause Blvd E, Ste. 301,
Slidell, LA 70461-5442

Ph: (985) 646-4400

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Slidell, LA

Timothy Joseph Schneider, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1850 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-639-3777    Fax: 985-639-3708
Dr. Robert Earle Owens, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1850 Gause Blvd E, Suite 301, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 095-646-4400    
Dr. Louis Carl Hebert, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2050 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-646-4400    Fax: 985-646-4408
Mary Lisa Leonard, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 985 Robert Blvd, Suite 101, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-690-8300    Fax: 985-847-2310

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