Dr John Richard Breaux, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lacombe, LA

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Dr John Richard Breaux, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lacombe, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice East Jefferson Physicians Group Llc and his current practice location is 64040 Highway 434, Suite 200, Lacombe, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 882-6221.

Dr John Richard Breaux is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 018176) 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 1760487680.

Contact Information

Dr John Richard Breaux, MD
64040 Highway 434, Suite 200,
Lacombe, LA 70445-3499
(985) 882-6221
(985) 882-7935

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Richard Breaux
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location64040 Highway 434, Lacombe, 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 John Richard Breaux attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760487680
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557321775
  • Enrollment ID: I20041013000011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Richard Breaux such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760487680NPI-NPPES
00117913OtherMSMEDICAID
1385221MedicaidLA
721349588OtherLATAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 018176 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vital Link, A Home Care CompanyHammond, LAHome health agency
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Jefferson Physicians Group Llc4587660402180

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 John Richard Breaux allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Jefferson Physicians Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922293372
PECOS PAC ID: 4587660402
Enrollment ID: O20090127000299

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 John Richard Breaux 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 John Richard Breaux, MD
64040 Highway 434, Suite 200,
Lacombe, LA 70445-3499

Ph: (985) 882-6221		Dr John Richard Breaux, MD
64040 Highway 434, Suite 200,
Lacombe, LA 70445-3499

Ph: (985) 882-6221

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