DR. ATHENA FUQUA LEFORT M.D.
NPI 1386836476
Pediatrics in Marrero, LA
About Dr. Athena Fuqua Lefort M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ATHENA FUQUA LEFORT M.D. (NPI 1386836476) is an individual pediatrics provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.201781) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Childrens Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2006).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Dr. Athena Fuqua Lefort 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Athena Lefort reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Marrero, LA 70072
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
New Orleans, LA 70118
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 297 clinicians in this Medicare group
New Orleans, LA 70118
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Childrens Hospital
Childrens · New Orleans, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
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 Athena Lefort's NPI number?
The NPI number for Athena Lefort is 1386836476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2007.
Where is Athena Lefort located?
Athena Lefort practices at 1101 Medical Center Blvd West Jefferson Pediatric ER, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 349-1554.
What is Athena Lefort's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Athena Lefort enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Athena Lefort 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 Athena Lefort's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Athena Lefort reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Wjh Physician Services (Marrero, LA), Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (New Orleans, LA) and Children's Hospital (New Orleans, LA). 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 Athena Lefort's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Athena Lefort accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana and Molina Healthcare list Athena Lefort 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 Athena Lefort affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Athena Lefort is affiliated with Childrens Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Athena Lefort was last updated on October 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.
# Dr. Athena Fuqua Lefort, M.D. · NPI 1386836476
Pediatrics physician in Marrero, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 13, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1386836476 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 13, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** MD.201781 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WEST JEFFERSON PEDIATRIC ER, Marrero, LA 70072-3147
- **Phone:** (504) 349-1554 · **Fax:** (504) 349-1579
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Wjh Physician Services (NPI 1417966193, Marrero, LA); Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (NPI 1821090713, New Orleans, LA); Children's Hospital (NPI 1043230873, New Orleans, LA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Alabama School Of Medicine, class of 2006
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 5, 2010
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1508306 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1386836476) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.