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DR. BRISCO FORREST DUGAS M.D.
NPI 1306838206
Surgery in Hammond, LA

Active since August 17, 2005PECOS Enrolled
15742 MEDICAL ARTS DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-2727(985) 345-9612 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Brisco Forrest Dugas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRISCO FORREST DUGAS M.D. (NPI 1306838206) is an individual surgery provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (015135) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lallie Kemp Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306838206
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRISCO FORREST DUGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address15742 MEDICAL ARTS DRHammond, LA 70403-1446
Mailing AddressPo Box 1856Hammond, LA 70404-1856 · (985) 345-2727 · Fax (985) 345-9612
Phone(985) 345-2727
Fax(985) 345-9612
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1306838206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 015135
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.
15742 MEDICAL ARTS DR, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1330078LA

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. Brisco Forrest Dugas 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 ID9537348453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110125000547
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lallie Kemp Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, LA
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number191321
Location52579 Highway 51 SouthIndependence, LA 70443 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DANIEL ANTHONY LINARELLO, MD APMC
Specialist
15742 MEDICAL ARTS DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 345-2727

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 Brisco Dugas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brisco Dugas is 1306838206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2005.

Where is Brisco Dugas located?

Brisco Dugas practices at 15742 Medical Arts Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-2727.

What is Brisco Dugas's specialty?

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

Is Brisco Dugas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brisco Dugas 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 Brisco Dugas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Brisco Dugas 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 Brisco Dugas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brisco Dugas is affiliated with Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brisco Dugas was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.