Dr Stephen M Lacour, MD - Medicare Urology in Metairie, LA

Dr Stephen M Lacour, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G and his current practice location is 4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 600a, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 412-1600.

Dr Stephen M Lacour is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 15444R) 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 1497731988.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen M Lacour, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 600a,
Metairie, LA 70006-3000
(504) 412-1600
(504) 780-8922

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen M Lacour
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience26 Years
Location4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, 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 M Lacour attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497731988
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840268215
  • Enrollment ID: I20040923000037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen M Lacour such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497731988NPI-NPPES
1464104MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 15444R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital
Omega Hospital, LlcMetairie, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G0244136448381

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 M Lacour allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477582526
PECOS PAC ID: 0244136448
Enrollment ID: O20031209000661

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 M Lacour 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 M Lacour, MD
1340 Poydras St, Suite 1640,
New Orleans, LA 70112-1221

Ph: (504) 412-1835
Dr Stephen M Lacour, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 600a,
Metairie, LA 70006-3000

Ph: (504) 412-1600

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