Dr Patrick T Wheat, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Natchitoches, LA

Dr Patrick T Wheat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Louisiana Human Services District and his current practice location is 242b Keyser Ave, Suite 163, Natchitoches, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 356-0220.

Dr Patrick T Wheat is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 021380) 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 1003897208.

Contact Information

Dr Patrick T Wheat, MD
242b Keyser Ave, Suite 163,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-5102
(318) 356-0220
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Patrick T Wheat
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience33 Years
Location242b Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, 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 Patrick T Wheat attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003897208
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163412669
  • Enrollment ID: I20040517000432

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patrick T Wheat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003897208NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 021380 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sabine Medical CenterMany, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District145658039812

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 Patrick T Wheat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417992249
PECOS PAC ID: 6103730908
Enrollment ID: O20031208000275
Entity NameNorthwest Louisiana Human Services District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821421686
PECOS PAC ID: 1456580398
Enrollment ID: O20140412000086
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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 Patrick T Wheat 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 Patrick T Wheat, MD
242b Keyser Ave, Suite 163,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-5102

Ph: (318) 356-0220
Dr Patrick T Wheat, MD
242b Keyser Ave, Suite 163,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-5102

Ph: (318) 356-0220

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