Dr Miguel A Culasso, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Slidell, LA

Dr Miguel A Culasso, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Capital City Medical Group, L.l.c. and his current practice location is 1520 Gause Blvd, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 646-0945.

Dr Miguel A Culasso is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 013032) 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 1255334314.

Contact Information

Dr Miguel A Culasso, MD
1520 Gause Blvd,
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 646-0945
(985) 643-8510

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Miguel A Culasso
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience53 Years
Location1520 Gause Blvd, Slidell, 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 Miguel A Culasso graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255334314
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799763280
  • Enrollment ID: I20100820000460

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Miguel A Culasso such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255334314NPI-NPPES
1341657MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 013032 (Louisiana)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 013032 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Capital City Medical Group, L.l.c.862825239236

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 Miguel A Culasso allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCapital City Medical Group, L.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144522855
PECOS PAC ID: 8628252392
Enrollment ID: O20110405000902

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 Miguel A Culasso 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 Miguel A Culasso, MD
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038

Ph: (225) 526-0001
Dr Miguel A Culasso, MD
1520 Gause Blvd,
Slidell, LA 70458

Ph: (985) 646-0945

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