David Fruge, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Shreveport, LA

David Fruge, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc Crna Group and his current practice location is 8001 Youree Dr, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 212-3000.

David Fruge is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number AP02716) 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 1699750703.

Contact Information

David Fruge, CRNA
8001 Youree Dr,
Shreveport, LA 71115-2302
(318) 212-3000
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Provider's Profile

Full NameDavid Fruge
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience44 Years
Location8001 Youree Dr, Shreveport, 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:
  • David Fruge attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699750703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759579683
  • Enrollment ID: I20101220000633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Fruge such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699750703NPI-NPPES
1399361MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163WC0200XRegistered Nurse - Critical Care Medicine 35000 (Louisiana)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered AP02716 (Louisiana)Primary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered RN035000 (Louisiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc Crna Group175935867483

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. David Fruge allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWillis Knighton Medical Center Inc Crna Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174546097
PECOS PAC ID: 1759358674
Enrollment ID: O20040910001124

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. David Fruge 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
David Fruge, CRNA
5020 Belle Chasse Dr,
Bossier City, LA 71112-4532

Ph: (318) 742-3454
David Fruge, CRNA
8001 Youree Dr,
Shreveport, LA 71115-2302

Ph: (318) 212-3000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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