DR. E. KARL VENTRE III M.D.
NPI 1194729640
Anesthesiology in Opelousas, LA
About Dr. E. Karl Ventre Iii M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. E. KARL VENTRE III M.D. (NPI 1194729640) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Opelousas, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (014803) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1978).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
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
Dr. E. Karl Ventre Iii M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show E. Ventre reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
La Place, LA 70068
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 482 clinicians in this Medicare group
Kenner, LA 70062
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 74 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 9
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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 E. Ventre's NPI number?
The NPI number for E. Ventre is 1194729640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.
Where is E. Ventre located?
E. Ventre practices at 3983 I 49 S Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570. The listed phone number is (985) 892-3225.
What is E. Ventre's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is E. Ventre enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. E. Ventre 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 E. Ventre's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), E. Ventre reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Zephyr Anesthesia, LLC (La Place, LA) and Jefferson Anesthesia Consultants (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 E. Ventre's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does E. Ventre accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana list E. Ventre 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for E. Ventre was last updated on September 6, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.
# Dr. E. Karl Ventre III, M.D. · NPI 1194729640
Anesthesiology physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 10, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1194729640 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 10, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** 014803 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3983 I 49 S SERVICE RD, Opelousas, LA 70570-0758
- **Phone:** (985) 892-3225 · **Fax:** (985) 234-0628
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Zephyr Anesthesia, LLC (NPI 1891087458, La Place, LA); Jefferson Anesthesia Consultants (NPI 1639816374, Kenner, LA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans, class of 1978
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 6, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN E41795 (LA); Medicaid 1361330 (LA); Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 50299 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1194729640) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.