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WK FAMILY MEDICINE RUSTON
NPI 1295435337
Family Medicine in Ruston, LA

Active since March 07, 2023CLIA 19D2281348 · Microscopy
2916 N TRENTON ST, RUSTON, LA 71270(318) 254-2892(318) 635-9857 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Wk Family Medicine Ruston NPPES

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

WK FAMILY MEDICINE RUSTON (NPI 1295435337) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Ruston, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through May 4, 2027 and lists Mary J Ward, Sr. Vp Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295435337
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameWK FAMILY MEDICINE RUSTON
Location Address2916 N TRENTON STRuston, LA 71270-2444
Mailing Address2916 N Trenton StRuston, LA 71270-2444 · (318) 254-2892 · Fax (318) 635-9857
Phone(318) 254-2892
Fax(318) 635-9857
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMary J WardSr. Vp Finance · (318) 716-4939
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1295435337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2916 N TRENTON ST, Ruston, LA 71270
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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)

Wk Family Medicine Ruston is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Wk Family Medicine Ruston, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Benson Grigsby, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1487687513
2916 N TRENTON ST
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2892
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Payton Whiddon, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1528647567
2916 N TRENTON ST
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2892
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: 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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 19D2281348

Wk Family Medicine Ruston · Ruston, LA
Active · expires May 4, 2027
CLIA Number19D2281348
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 5, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 4, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenson A. Grigsby
Laboratory Phone(318) 254-2892
Laboratory LocationWk Family Medicine Ruston2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Wk Family Medicine Ruston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wk Family Medicine Ruston is 1295435337. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2023.

Where is Wk Family Medicine Ruston located?

Wk Family Medicine Ruston is located at 2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270. The listed phone number is (318) 254-2892.

What is Wk Family Medicine Ruston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Wk Family Medicine Ruston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wk Family Medicine Ruston is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Wk Family Medicine Ruston?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Family Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to Wk Family Medicine Ruston. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Wk Family Medicine Ruston hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 19D2281348) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 4, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Wk Family Medicine Ruston accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Wk Family Medicine Ruston 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 Wk Family Medicine Ruston was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.