Mrs Celeste Childress Luke, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pineville, LA

Mrs Celeste Childress Luke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Pineville, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Rapides Healthcare System Llc and her current practice location is 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 473-0010.

Mrs Celeste Childress Luke is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 12539R) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1043201585.

Contact Information

Mrs Celeste Childress Luke, MD
2495 Shreveport Hwy,
Pineville, LA 71360-4044
(318) 473-0010
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMrs Celeste Childress Luke
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mrs Celeste Childress Luke attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043201585
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012058514
  • Enrollment ID: I20100106000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Celeste Childress Luke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043201585NPI-NPPES
1541184MedicaidLA
185374602OtherLAUNITED HEALTHCARE
721418139OtherLASTATE GROUP BENEFITS
9903808OtherLAGEHA
1948691MedicaidLA
180034882OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE
721418139OtherLAHUMANA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 12539R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital
Ochsner Lsu Health ShreveportShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rapides Healthcare System Llc044616315815

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. Mrs Celeste Childress Luke allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRapides Healthcare System Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366618837
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163158
Enrollment ID: O20040412001031
Entity NameAlexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538120985
PECOS PAC ID: 4789641010
Enrollment ID: O20041217000427
Entity NameMary F Summers Md Apm Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790112662
PECOS PAC ID: 4082837703
Enrollment ID: O20140528001277

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. Mrs Celeste Childress Luke 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
Mrs Celeste Childress Luke, MD
Alexandria Va Health Care System, 2495 Shreveport Highway,
Pineville, LA 71360-4044

Ph: (318) 473-0010
Mrs Celeste Childress Luke, MD
2495 Shreveport Hwy,
Pineville, LA 71360-4044

Ph: (318) 473-0010

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Pineville, LA

Mr. James G Ralston, MD
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Karren Russo, MD
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James R Hardin, M.D.
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Dr. Joshua Richard Ford, MD
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Practice Location: 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone: 318-473-0010    
Peggy H Gramates, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone: 318-473-0010    
Dr. Martin Luther Laird Iv, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone: 318-473-0010    

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