DR. NIHAL TEJAS GODIWALA M.D.
NPI 1295052272
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Lafayette, LA

Q: What is Nihal Godiwala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nihal Godiwala is 1295052272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2010.

Q: What is Nihal Godiwala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nihal Godiwala was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.

Active since April 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508(337) 470-2605(337) 470-4595 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 11, 2017, Nov 17, 2016, Nov 7, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Nihal Tejas Godiwala M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NIHAL TEJAS GODIWALA M.D. (NPI 1295052272) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (302063) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295052272

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X

Provider Legal NameDR. NIHAL TEJAS GODIWALACredential: M.D.

Location Address4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWYLafayette, LA 70508-6902

Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (337) 470-2605 · Fax (225) 765-9196

Phone(337) 470-2605

Fax(337) 470-4595

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateApril 29, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024

✔ NPI 1295052272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0203X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 302063

Definition

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, Lafayette, LA 70508

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118 · Phone (504) 896-2723 · Fax (504) 896-2720

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, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nihal Tejas Godiwala M.d. 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 ID6608191994

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160629000659

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.

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.

HEDGE DIAGNOSTICS, INC, APMC

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 261-5151

KARL M. VALCOURT M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 470-2605

NEVA DUCOTE SEAGO MD

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 521-9100

LAFAYETTE OB HOSPITALISTS LLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (377) 521-9239

ELLIS NGUYEN

Pharmacist

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 470-5500

ASHISH MAVJIBHAI GOTI M.D.

Hospitalist

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 470-2605

THE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF ACADIANA, LLC

General Acute Care Hospital

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 521-9100

DR. EBENEZER S. BEDIAKO MD

Pediatrics

4600 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Lafayette Parish (337) 470-5500

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 Nihal Godiwala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nihal Godiwala is 1295052272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2010.

Where is Nihal Godiwala located?

Nihal Godiwala practices at 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508. The listed phone number is (337) 470-2605.

What is Nihal Godiwala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Nihal Godiwala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nihal Godiwala 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.

What insurance does Nihal Godiwala accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Nihal Godiwala 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 Nihal Godiwala was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.