PLAQUEMINES MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1205856226
Clinic/Center - Urgent Care in Port Sulphur, LA

Active since July 20, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
27136 HIGHWAY 23, PORT SULPHUR, LA 70083(504) 564-3344(504) 564-0174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Plaquemines Medical Center NPPES

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

PLAQUEMINES MEDICAL CENTER (NPI 1205856226) is a healthcare organization registered as an urgent care in Port Sulphur, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains a secondary practice location in Belle Chasse, and lists Leslie R Prest, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205856226
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QU0200X
Legal Business NameHOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PLAQUEMINES PARISH
Location Address27136 HIGHWAY 23Port Sulphur, LA 70083-2648
Mailing Address27136 Highway 23Port Sulphur, LA 70083-2648 · (504) 564-3344 · Fax (504) 564-0174
Fax(504) 564-0174
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLeslie R PrestAdministrator · (504) 564-3344
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1205856226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Urgent CareAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QU0200X
27136 HIGHWAY 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPlaquemines Medical Center

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18712 Highway 23Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2228 · Phone (504) 564-3344

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Plaquemines Medical Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

22

Medicare enrollment records show 22 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Plaquemines Medical Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Nurse Practitioner7
Emergency Medicine5
Family Practice4
Internal Medicine3
General Practice2
Endocrinology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 22
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174028179
27136 LA-23
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 564-3344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740901016
8200 HIGHWAY 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 398-1100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
General Practice
NPI 1194736439
2000 BRADFORD PL
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 975-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578241980
148 WALL BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1164173449
2801 GENERAL DEGAULLE DR
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 362-8930
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598010589
1200 AVENUE G
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 349-6713
✔ PECOS40 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1699421784
2801 GENERAL DEGAULLE DR
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 362-8930
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi
General Practice
NPI 1699949644
1430 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5800
✔ PECOS43 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1558009316
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1538555396
5620 READ BLVD
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 592-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245824622
2215 VETERANS BLVD
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 838-3524
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1760473375
1525 DICKORY AVE
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 818-0006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427280726
1525 DICKORY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 818-0006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780891523
3813 N CAUSEWAY BLVD SUITE 200
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 833-4338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare49 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1780094482
4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 6
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 503-4331
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare50 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1811183627
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-7878
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare50 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1235172354
4041 WILLIAMS BLVD
Kenner, LA 70065
(225) 305-6251
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare53 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1841434404
310 GATEWAY DR STE B
Slidell, LA 70461
(724) 708-5577
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare58 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1841383221
3418 MEDICAL PARK DR SUITE 23
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 398-9580
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare259 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1447755863
803 N JEFFERSON ST
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 312-7600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare359 mi
See all 22 clinicians

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 19D2299233

Plaquemines Medical Center · Belle Chasse, LA
Active · expires Aug 19, 2028
CLIA Number19D2299233
Laboratory TypeUrgent Care
Certificate Effective DateAugust 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Maria I. Cartagena
Laboratory Phone(504) 564-3344
Laboratory LocationPlaquemines Medical Center8712 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Certificate of Accreditation 19D0048133

Plaquemines Medical Center · Port Sulphur, LA
Active · expires Mar 7, 2027
CLIA Number19D0048133
Laboratory TypeUrgent Care
Certificate Effective DateMarch 8, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 7, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMaria Cartagena
Laboratory Phone(504) 564-3344
Laboratory LocationPlaquemines Medical Center27136 Highway 23 3rd Floor, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish is 1205856226. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Plaquemines Medical Center.

Where is Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish located?

Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish is located at 27136 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083. The listed phone number is (504) 564-3344.

What is Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Urgent Care, with taxonomy code 261QU0200X.

Is Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 22 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (7), Emergency Medicine (5) and Family Practice (4). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish 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 2 other insurers list Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish 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 Hospital Service District No. 1 Of Plaquemines Parish was last updated on January 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.