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PALLIATIVE CARE AT HEART, LLC
NPI 1336600675
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since March 28, 2019
3101 LAKE ST STE 102, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 656-7967(337) 513-0139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2026, Feb 4, 2022, Nov 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Palliative Care At Heart, Llc NPPES

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

PALLIATIVE CARE AT HEART, LLC (NPI 1336600675) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. The organization lists Nicholas Gachassin, Executive Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336600675
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Legal Business NamePALLIATIVE CARE AT HEART, LLC
Location Address3101 LAKE ST STE 102Lake Charles, LA 70601-9944
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 443-4154
Phone(337) 656-7967
Fax(337) 513-0139
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GachassinExecutive Vice President · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1336600675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
3101 LAKE ST STE 102, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Palliative Care At Heart, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Palliative Care At Heart, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Wade Gillard, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982223087
4201 NELSON RD STE 100
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 310-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Allison Oquin, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477874519
107 ATTIE CIR
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 330-2401
✔ PECOS76 mi
Andrea Walters, MSN, APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477201945
425 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD STE 330C
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 399-7520
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare156 mi
Haley Pierce, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992327639
16014 DOCTORS BLVD
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 340-7868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare167 mi
Leah Parker, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063024198
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 2B
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-9199
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare183 mi
Christopher Joplin, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1427251677
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16 TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-7518
✔ PECOS190 mi

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

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 Palliative Care At Heart, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Palliative Care At Heart, LLC is 1336600675. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2019.

Where is Palliative Care At Heart, LLC located?

Palliative Care At Heart, LLC is located at 3101 Lake St Ste 102, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 656-7967.

What is Palliative Care At Heart, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Palliative Care At Heart, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Palliative Care At Heart, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Palliative Care At Heart, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Palliative Care At Heart, LLC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Palliative Care At Heart, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Palliative Care At Heart, LLC 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 Palliative Care At Heart, LLC was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 59 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.