Nicholas Algu, - Medicare Pediatrics in Metairie, LA

Nicholas Algu, is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. His current practice location is 800 Metairie Rd Ste A, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-3900.

Nicholas Algu is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 322018) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1902347206.

Contact Information

Nicholas Algu,
800 Metairie Rd Ste A,
Metairie, LA 70005-4043
(504) 842-3900
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Physician's Profile

Full NameNicholas Algu
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatrics
Location800 Metairie Rd Ste A, Metairie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902347206
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2017
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698167492
  • Enrollment ID: I20220127001176

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicholas Algu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902347206NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 322018 (Louisiana)Primary

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. Nicholas Algu 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. Nicholas Algu 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
Nicholas Algu,
800 Metairie Rd Ste A,
Metairie, LA 70005-4043

Ph: (048) 423-9005
Nicholas Algu,
800 Metairie Rd Ste A,
Metairie, LA 70005-4043

Ph: (504) 842-3900

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