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DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF SWLA
NPI 1356644066
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since December 20, 2010
2770 3RD AVE STE 345, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 494-4785(337) 494-4786 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2023, Jul 18, 2022, Aug 23, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Digestive Health Center Of Swla NPPES

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

DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF SWLA (NPI 1356644066) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. The organization lists Dawn Johnson-hatcher, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356644066
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameDIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF SWLA
Location Address2770 3RD AVE STE 345Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994
Mailing AddressPo Box 122623, Dept 2623Dallas, TX 75312-0001 · (337) 494-2921 · Fax (337) 494-6523
Phone(337) 494-4785
Fax(337) 494-4786
Organization SubpartYesParent: Swlhs Inc
Authorized OfficialDawn Johnson-hatcherCfo · (337) 494-2094
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2023
✔ NPI 1356644066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD203998
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
2770 3RD AVE STE 345, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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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 MULTIPLE 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)

Digestive Health Center Of Swla is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

11

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Digestive Health Center Of Swla, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner7
Gastroenterology3
Emergency Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Crystal Abraham, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447964259
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarpreet Basra, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1427224765
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alisha Bernard, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942819131
2770 3RD AVE STE 210
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6768
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jaime Elder, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619488061
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Eric Fontenot, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1083931646
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hayley Guinn
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235096553
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOSSame address
Mary Hearod, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144760414
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Francisco Marrero, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1093705055
2770 3RD AVE STE 345
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rilee Como, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619730207
1000 WALTERS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Regina Bougie, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831504174
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-9983
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi
Khaled Nour, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1750329413
434 4TH ST STE 201
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 415-3310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare703 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 Digestive Health Center Of Swla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Digestive Health Center Of Swla is 1356644066. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2010.

Where is Digestive Health Center Of Swla located?

Digestive Health Center Of Swla is located at 2770 3rd Ave Ste 345, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-4785.

What is Digestive Health Center Of Swla's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Digestive Health Center Of Swla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Digestive Health Center Of Swla is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Digestive Health Center Of Swla?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Digestive Health Center Of Swla. 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 (7), Gastroenterology (3) and Emergency Medicine (1). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Digestive Health Center Of Swla accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Digestive Health Center Of Swla 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 Digestive Health Center Of Swla was last updated on December 4, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.