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DR. WILLIAM BIVIN M.D.
NPI 1295091361
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Kenner, LA

Active since April 03, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
180 W ESPLANADE AVE, KENNER, LA 70065(504) 464-8643(504) 464-8147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2022, Feb 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. William Bivin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM BIVIN M.D. (NPI 1295091361) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (312381) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295091361
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM BIVINCredential: M.D.
Location Address180 W ESPLANADE AVEKenner, LA 70065-2467
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 464-8643
Fax(504) 464-8147
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1295091361 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 312381✔ Licensed in PA · MT197887✔ Licensed in NH · 21143
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
180 W ESPLANADE AVE, Kenner, LA 70065
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1320 E North Ave, Department of PathologyPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · Phone (412) 359-3384 · Fax (412) 359-3860
Location 2333 Borthwick AvePortsmouth, NH 03801-7128 · Phone (603) 433-4907 · Fax (603) 433-4910

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William Bivin 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 ID6608189857
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190716001337
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show William Bivin reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
0.1 mi
General Practice
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669633178 (504) 842-4000
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
12 mi
Multi-Specialty
478 S JOHNSON ST FL 6
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 931 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477582526 (504) 412-1819
Ochsner Mississippi, LLC
49 mi
Internal Medicine
906 SIXTH AVE
Picayune, MS 39466
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 326 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487253407 (601) 798-7529

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
421 services203 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
122 services40 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
82 services72 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
58 services24 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
41 services32 patients
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
37 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Bernard Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chalmette, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190308
Location8000 West Judge Perez DriveChalmette, LA 70043 · St. Bernard County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70065 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

ANGELA W KILBOURN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3755
KENNER EMERGENCY GROUP LLC
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 468-8600
MISTY BOUDREAUX
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 468-8600
DANA TRENISE PIERCE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3755
DR. VANESSA MARIA PIAZZA MD
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 282-2875
DR. MICHAEL RUDOLF JEGART MD
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (985) 448-3251
N'JERI KAI DIXON APRN
Nurse Practitioner
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 468-8600
DR. GUSTAVO A. DIAZ-MERCADO M.D.
Anesthesiology
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8284

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 William Bivin's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Bivin is 1295091361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2012.

Where is William Bivin located?

William Bivin practices at 180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 464-8643.

What is William Bivin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is William Bivin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Bivin 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Bivin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Bivin reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (Kenner, LA), Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G (New Orleans, LA) and Ochsner Mississippi, LLC (Picayune, MS). Each 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 William Bivin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Bivin accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list William Bivin 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.

Is William Bivin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Bivin is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner and St Bernard Parish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Bivin was last updated on September 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.