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JOSEPH R. TYNES MD
NPI 1306880778
Internal Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 LINE AVE STE 204, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101(318) 300-4926(318) 383-3951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2022, Dec 31, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph R. Tynes Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH R. TYNES MD (NPI 1306880778) is an individual internal medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025002) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306880778
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH R. TYNESCredential: MD
Location Address1500 LINE AVE STE 204Shreveport, LA 71101-4648
Mailing AddressPo Box 52364Shreveport, LA 71135-2364 · (318) 798-4539 · Fax (318) 798-4601
Phone(318) 300-4926
Fax(318) 383-3951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1306880778 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 025002
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1500 LINE AVE STE 204, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · Phone (318) 626-0000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1423611LA

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph R. Tynes Md 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 ID9335129527
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040720000879
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Tynes reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Red River Medicine, LLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
1500 LINE AVE
Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
NPI 1952944894 (318) 213-3800
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
1.5 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000
Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
91 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119
C H Wilkinson Physician Network
189 mi
Family Medicine
919 HIDDEN RDG, 6TH FLOOR
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457382947 (469) 282-2711
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC
195 mi
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

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 9

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
1,239 services1,160 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
638 services619 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
616 services400 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
578 services249 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
424 services397 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
191 services139 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Specialists Hospital Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190278
Location1500 Line AvenueShreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo County

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190317
Location911 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71101 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers14 claims34 services$6.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$15.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims58 services$2.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$5.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers22 claims23 services$35.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$209.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

PAUL TAYLOR GUIDRY M.D.
Internal Medicine
1500 LINE AVE STE 204
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 300-4926
643 EXTENDERS LLC
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1500 LINE AVE STE 204
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 629-5496
DR. RICHARD JAMES MICHAEL MD
Internal Medicine
1500 LINE AVE STE 204
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 300-4926

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 Joseph Tynes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Tynes is 1306880778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Joseph Tynes located?

Joseph Tynes practices at 1500 Line Ave Ste 204, Shreveport, LA 71101. The listed phone number is (318) 300-4926.

What is Joseph Tynes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Tynes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Tynes 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 Joseph Tynes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Tynes reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Red River Medicine, LLC (Shreveport, LA), Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA), Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX), C H Wilkinson Physician Network (Irving, TX) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX). 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 Joseph Tynes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Tynes accept?

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

According to CMS data, Joseph Tynes is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Specialists Hospital Shreveport and Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Tynes was last updated on May 24, 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.