Dr Stephen Garner Abshire, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Stephen Garner Abshire, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates Llc and his current practice location is 1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 232-6697.

Dr Stephen Garner Abshire is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD011850) 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 1992899470.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Garner Abshire, MD
1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303,
Lafayette, LA 70503-2636
(337) 232-6697
(337) 232-3147

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Garner Abshire
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience52 Years
Location1211 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, 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 Stephen Garner Abshire attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992899470
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759304975
  • Enrollment ID: I20070329000611

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Garner Abshire such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992899470NPI-NPPES
1141348MedicaidLA
100016184OtherLARR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD011850 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital
Abrom Kaplan Memorial HospitalKaplan, LAHospital
Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LAHospital
Acadia General HospitalCrowley, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates Llc478907978124

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 Stephen Garner Abshire allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Clinic Of Acadiana Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841363512
PECOS PAC ID: 8325063563
Enrollment ID: O20051007000023
Entity NameLouisiana Gastroenterology Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366195091
PECOS PAC ID: 4789079781
Enrollment ID: O20220309001421

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 Stephen Garner Abshire 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 Stephen Garner Abshire, MD
1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303,
Lafayette, LA 70503-2636

Ph: (337) 232-6697
Dr Stephen Garner Abshire, MD
1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303,
Lafayette, LA 70503-2636

Ph: (337) 232-6697

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