SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
NPI 1255000675
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since September 09, 2021CLIA 19D0710897 · Waiver
4200 NELSON RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 439-9983(337) 439-8898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2023, Sep 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Swla Center For Health Services NPPES

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

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES (NPI 1255000675) is a healthcare organization registered as an obstetrics & gynecology in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 5, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in Lake Charles, and lists William Brent, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255000675
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Legal Business NameSWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
Location Address4200 NELSON RDLake Charles, LA 70605-4118
Mailing Address2000 Opelousas StLake Charles, LA 70601-2641 · (337) 439-9983
Fax(337) 439-8898
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam BrentCeo · (337) 296-9177
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
NPI 1255000675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
Also ListedClinic/CenterTaxonomy 261Q00000X
4200 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Other Names 1

Other NameChristus Lake Area Hospital

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12000 Opelousas StLake Charles, LA 70601-2641 · Phone (337) 439-9983

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

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 Waiver 19D0710897

Swla Center For Health Services · Lake Charles, LA
Active · expires Jul 5, 2028
CLIA Number19D0710897
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateJuly 6, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 5, 2028
Laboratory DirectorTammy Mitchell
Laboratory Phone(337) 439-9983
Laboratory LocationSwla Center For Health Services2000 Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

Dietitian, Registered
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Hospitalist
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Pharmacist
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Specialist/Technologist
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Emergency Medicine
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Emergency Medicine
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Physical Therapist
4200 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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 Swla Center For Health Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Swla Center For Health Services is 1255000675. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2021. The provider is also known as Christus Lake Area Hospital.

Where is Swla Center For Health Services located?

Swla Center For Health Services is located at 4200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 439-9983.

What is Swla Center For Health Services's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Does Swla Center For Health Services hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0710897) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 5, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Swla Center For Health Services accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan list Swla Center For Health Services 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 Swla Center For Health Services was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.