Dr Joseph B Louca, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Dr Joseph B Louca, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Boston University Medical Center Anesthesiologists Inc and his current practice location is 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 638-6950.

Dr Joseph B Louca is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 245060) 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 1770727562.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph B Louca, MD
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl,
Boston, MA 02118-2908
(617) 638-6950
(617) 638-6966

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph B Louca
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience16 Years
Location1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, Massachusetts
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 Joseph B Louca attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770727562
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2009
  • Last Update Date: 05/31/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739373499
  • Enrollment ID: I20101027000662

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph B Louca such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770727562NPI-NPPES
110086748AMedicaidMA
3074159MedicaidNH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP3000XAnesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology 245060 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 245060 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Boston University Medical Center Anesthesiologists Inc509205523661

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 Joseph B Louca allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnaesthesia Associates Of Massachusetts, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568415289
PECOS PAC ID: 5193611267
Enrollment ID: O20040225000842
Entity NameBoston University Medical Center Anesthesiologists Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952874737
PECOS PAC ID: 5092055236
Enrollment ID: O20190325002631

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 Joseph B Louca 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 Joseph B Louca, MD
960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2,
Boston, MA 02118-2690

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Dr Joseph B Louca, MD
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl,
Boston, MA 02118-2908

Ph: (617) 638-6950

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