George Therapondos, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in New Orleans, LA

George Therapondos, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hepatology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4000.

George Therapondos is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.204963) 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 1093099715.

Contact Information

George Therapondos, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Therapondos
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience32 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, 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:
  • George Therapondos graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093099715
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2011
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608048970
  • Enrollment ID: I20111010000227

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Therapondos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093099715NPI-NPPES
2165135MedicaidLA
02973040MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology MD.204963 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-hancockBay saint louis, MSHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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. George Therapondos allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. George Therapondos 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
George Therapondos, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
George Therapondos, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000

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