OCHNSER CLINIC LLC
NPI 1275460578
Surgery in Lake Charles, LA

Active since May 08, 2026
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 4D, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 513-0604(337) 513-0605 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ochnser Clinic Llc NPPES

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

OCHNSER CLINIC LLC (NPI 1275460578), doing business as Ochsner Christus Health Center- Debakey West, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2026. The organization lists Eduardo Benitez, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275460578
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameOCHNSER CLINIC LLC
Location Address501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 4DLake Charles, LA 70601-5724
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2451
Fax(337) 513-0605
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEduardo BenitezDirector · (504) 430-0025
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1275460578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 4D, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOchsner Christus Health Center- Debakey West

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ochnser Clinic Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4,543

Medicare enrollment records show 4,543 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ochnser Clinic LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 68 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 69

Nurse Practitioner930
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)414
Internal Medicine362
Family Practice256
Pediatric Medicine243
Diagnostic Radiology224
Emergency Medicine177
Anesthesiology170
61 other specialties1,767

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 4,543
General Surgery
NPI 1174889794
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780196907
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8291
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1609037837
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 491-7569
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487353637
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1366676074
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1700348091
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184060089
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 100
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-6100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1154616936
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR SUITE 100 C&D
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 430-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1548464837
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 513-0100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396513610
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 656-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477171197
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 656-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285199844
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1467434191
333 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE. 220
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 478-9331
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942258363
333 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-7090
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1538304597
555 DR. MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE SUITE 101
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295307221
555 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 101
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1336348549
1800 RYAN ST SUITE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1285894196
1800 RYAN ST SUITE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1265743595
1800 RYAN ST STE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407817190
1106 RYAN ST
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 497-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
See all 4,543 clinicians

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 Ochnser Clinic LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ochnser Clinic LLC is 1275460578. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2026. The provider is doing business as Ochsner Christus Health Center- Debakey West.

Where is Ochnser Clinic LLC located?

Ochnser Clinic LLC is located at 501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Ste 4D, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 513-0604.

What is Ochnser Clinic LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ochnser Clinic LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ochnser Clinic LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ochnser Clinic LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4,543 clinicians in 69 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ochnser Clinic LLC. 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 (930), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (414) and Internal Medicine (362). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 68 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ochnser Clinic LLC was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.