William Michael Ellerbe, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Covington, LA

William Michael Ellerbe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. 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.

William Michael Ellerbe is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.201109) 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 1174733489.

Contact Information

William Michael Ellerbe, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2828
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Michael Ellerbe
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience19 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:
  • William Michael Ellerbe attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174733489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355413402
  • Enrollment ID: I20080707000122

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Michael Ellerbe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174733489NPI-NPPES
04958558MedicaidMS
1092169MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD.201109 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, 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. William Michael Ellerbe 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
Entity NameAffinity Health Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023291226
PECOS PAC ID: 9335226547
Enrollment ID: O20080411000088

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. William Michael Ellerbe 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
William Michael Ellerbe, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
William Michael Ellerbe, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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