GARRETT WAX AGACNP-BC
NPI 1013777242
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Metairie, LA

Active since March 22, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4228 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 454-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Garrett Wax Agacnp-bc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GARRETT WAX AGACNP-BC (NPI 1013777242) is an individual acute care provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (234648) and active in the NPI registry since March 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013777242
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameGARRETT WAXCredential: AGACNP-BC
Location Address4228 HOUMA BLVDMetairie, LA 70006-3000
Mailing Address509 Betz AveJefferson, LA 70121-2412 · (504) 343-2986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1013777242 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 234648
4228 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Garrett Wax Agacnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850732652
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240510001776
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Garrett Wax reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
4500 CLEARVIEW PKWY
Metairie, LA 70006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
708 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70006 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Surgery
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 220
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 510
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Otolaryngology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 340
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Family Medicine
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 400
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Family Medicine
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Garrett Wax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Garrett Wax is 1013777242. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2024.

Where is Garrett Wax located?

Garrett Wax practices at 4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 454-2222.

What is Garrett Wax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Garrett Wax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Garrett Wax is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Garrett Wax's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Garrett Wax reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (Metairie, LA) and East Jefferson Physicians Group Urgent Care (Kenner, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Garrett Wax's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Garrett Wax accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Garrett Wax as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Garrett Wax affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Garrett Wax is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Garrett Wax was last updated on February 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.