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GI SPECIALISTS HOSPITALISTS AT WKMC
NPI 1255676870
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Shreveport, LA

Active since December 07, 2012
1202 LOUISIANA AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101(318) 212-8946(318) 212-4153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc NPPES

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

GI SPECIALISTS HOSPITALISTS AT WKMC (NPI 1255676870) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Shreveport, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. The organization lists Greg J Gavin, Network Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255676870
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameGI SPECIALISTS HOSPITALISTS AT WKMC
Location Address1202 LOUISIANA AVEShreveport, LA 71101-3910
Mailing Address1202 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101-3910 · (318) 212-8946 · Fax (318) 212-4153
Phone(318) 212-8946
Fax(318) 212-4153
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGreg J GavinNetwork Administrator · (318) 212-4232
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2012
✔ NPI 1255676870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1202 LOUISIANA AVE, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Daryl Buckelew, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1588600662
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
David Dies, M.D
Gastroenterology
NPI 1205826419
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
John Kirkikis, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1700869724
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Nicolas Labarre, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1881007540
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
David Philips, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1326038530
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Arthur Poch, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1831187301
3217 MABEL ST
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
John Bienvenu, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1821265281
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 370
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Lawrence Johnson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1619968641
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 370
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Douglas Rimmer, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1386634590
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 370
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
James Hobley, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1336114917
8001 YOUREE DR STE 540
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.2 mi
Sathya Jaganmohan, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1922202597
8001 YOUREE DR STE 540
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.2 mi
Catherine Linzay, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1619364247
8001 YOUREE DR STE 540
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.2 mi
John Provenza, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1225028434
8383 MILLICENT WAY STE B
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 631-9121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi

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

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 Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc is 1255676870. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2012.

Where is Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc located?

Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc is located at 1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101. The listed phone number is (318) 212-8946.

What is Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc 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 Gi Specialists Hospitalists At Wkmc was last updated on December 7, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.