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DR. JOSHUA RAY CASON MD
NPI 1245466408
Family Medicine in Coushatta, LA

Active since June 02, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1635 MARVEL ST, COUSHATTA, LA 71019(318) 932-2085(318) 932-2211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joshua Ray Cason Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA RAY CASON MD (NPI 1245466408) is an individual family medicine provider in Coushatta, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.204298) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245466408
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA RAY CASONCredential: MD
Location Address1635 MARVEL STCoushatta, LA 71019-9022
Mailing Address225 Billy Holman RdCampti, LA 71411 · (318) 423-4385 · Fax (318) 932-2211
Phone(318) 932-2085
Fax(318) 932-2211
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1245466408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.204298
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 204298 (LA)
1635 MARVEL ST, Coushatta, LA 71019
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP01248501LA · Rr Medicare
Medicaid2140086LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.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. Joshua Ray Cason Md 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 ID9537340161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110302000026
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Cason reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Christus Health Central Louisiana
Same address
Critical Access
1635 MARVEL ST
Coushatta, LA 71019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1871584722 (Louisiana)
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205824208 (318) 932-2000
Coushatta ER Physicians
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
Coushatta, LA 71019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427480680 (318) 932-9980
Wyche T. Coleman, M.D., Limited
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1633 MARVEL STREET
Coushatta, LA 71019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003984493 (318) 932-9980
Joshua R Cason Limited Apmc
0.6 mi
Family Medicine
1110 RINGGOLD AVE, SUITE B
Coushatta, LA 71019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
NPI 1073861837 (318) 932-2081
Ess Hospitalist LLC
112 mi
Hospitalist
1015 UNITY RD
Crossett, AR 71635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881967305 (866) 931-8882

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
779 services153 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
78 services68 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
77 services73 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
18 services16 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Coushatta Health Care Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Coushatta, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number191312
Location1635 Marvel StreetCoushatta, LA 71019 · Red River County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71019 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers18 claims38 services$5.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers18 claims26 services$21.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers17 claims18 services$7.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$111.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$198.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER TROY BAMBURG PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
J.L. NURSE PRACTITIONER, LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2081
MELANIE PAUL FRANCIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 294-4498
MISTI LELONG MORGAN APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
LAVORA BABERS-WILSON APRN-NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2081
CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Emergency Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2124
COUSHATTA ER PHYSICIANS
Emergency Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-9980

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 Joshua Cason's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Cason is 1245466408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2009.

Where is Joshua Cason located?

Joshua Cason practices at 1635 Marvel St, Coushatta, LA 71019. The listed phone number is (318) 932-2085.

What is Joshua Cason's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joshua Cason enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Cason 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 Joshua Cason's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Cason reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Christus Health Central Louisiana (Coushatta, LA), Coushatta ER Physicians (Coushatta, LA), Wyche T. Coleman, M.D., Limited (Coushatta, LA), Joshua R Cason Limited Apmc (Coushatta, LA) and Ess Hospitalist LLC (Crossett, AR). 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 Joshua Cason's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Cason accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Joshua Cason 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 Joshua Cason affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Cason is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Willis Knighton Medical Center and Christus Coushatta Health Care Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Cason was last updated on March 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.