Gregory J Eckholdt, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Covington, LA

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Gregory J Eckholdt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2828.

Gregory J Eckholdt is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.019535) 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 1649232133.

Contact Information

Gregory J Eckholdt, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-2828
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGregory J Eckholdt
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, 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:
  • Gregory J Eckholdt attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649232133
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284775958
  • Enrollment ID: I20100104000576

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gregory J Eckholdt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649232133NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD.019535 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Smh-ochsner Home Health Of SlidellSlidell, LAHome health agency
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, 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. Gregory J Eckholdt 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. Gregory J Eckholdt 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
Gregory J Eckholdt, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000		Gregory J Eckholdt, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Covington, LA

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    Fax: 985-875-2728

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