SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
NPI 1255000675
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lake Charles, LA
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
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Location 1
Group Practice 1
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)
Swla Center For Health Services is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
34Medicare enrollment records show 34 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Swla Center For Health Services, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 34Source: 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
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, LAFrequently 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.
Is Swla Center For Health Services enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Swla Center For Health Services is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Swla Center For Health Services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 34 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Swla Center For Health Services. 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 (21), Internal Medicine (3) and Clinical Social Worker (2). Of these, 13 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 18 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.
# Swla Center For Health Services · NPI 1255000675
Obstetrics & Gynecology organization in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 9, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1255000675 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 9, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **Also known as:** Christus Lake Area Hospital (Other Name)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** William Brent, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4200 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605-4118
- **Phone:** (337) 439-9983 · **Fax:** (337) 439-8898
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 34 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (21), Internal Medicine (3), Clinical Social Worker (2); 13 practice within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1255000675/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 21, 2025
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1255000675) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.