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LOUISE M BECNEL MD NPI 1518928001


NPI Information

NPI: 1518928001
Provider Name: LOUISE M BECNEL, MD
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207R00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: SWLHS INC.

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
2770 3RD AVE STE 300
LAKE CHARLES, LA
ZIP 70601
Phone: (337) 494-6800
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Louise M Becnel, MD is an internal medicine in Lake Charles, LA with 40 years of experience. The provider is a physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. Louise M Becnel, MD NPI is 1518928001. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduation Year:1984

The provider's business location address is:

2770 3RD AVE STE 300
LAKE CHARLES, LA
ZIP 70601-994
Phone: (337) 494-6800
Fax: (337) 494-6811

The NPI 1518928001 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
  • Administration of pneumococcal vaccine (HCPCS:G0009)
  • Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle (HCPCS:90670)
  • Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial im (HCPCS:G0179)
  • X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side (HCPCS:71020)
  • Physician certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imple (HCPCS:G0180)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/1/2006 and was last updated on 2/3/2022.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207R00000XInternal Medicine017638LOUISIANAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
11376051MEDICAIDLOUISIANA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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