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MARGARET LAUGHLIN WINKLER MD
NPI 1457362147
Internal Medicine in Hammond, LA

Active since August 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15744 MEDICAL ARTS PLAZA, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-4484(985) 345-0782 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Margaret Laughlin Winkler Md NPPES

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

MARGARET LAUGHLIN WINKLER MD (NPI 1457362147) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (011363) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457362147
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET LAUGHLIN WINKLERCredential: MD
Location Address15744 MEDICAL ARTS PLAZAHammond, LA 70403
Mailing Address15744 Medical Arts PlazaHammond, LA 70403 · (985) 345-4484 · Fax (985) 345-0782
Phone(985) 345-4484
Fax(985) 345-0782
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 2008
✔ NPI 1457362147 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 · 011363
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.
15744 MEDICAL ARTS PLAZA, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINB88991
Medicaid1131032LA
Medicare PIN5J647DD55LA
Medicare PIN5J647LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Margaret Laughlin Winkler 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 ID6800890849
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060906000532
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Margaret Winkler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Oaks Internal Medicine
Same address
Specialist
15744 MEDICAL ARTS DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
NPI 1942389986 (985) 345-4484

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 10

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.

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.
882 services104 patients
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment 96160
This procedure involves a detailed evaluation of your health to identify potential risks. It includes analyzing your medical history, lifestyle habits, and family health history. The results are interpreted to provide a personalized plan to improve your health and prevent future issues.
215 services93 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
121 services22 patients
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 80305
Testing for the presence of drugs involves collecting a sample, usually urine, which is then analyzed for specific substances. The process is monitored directly to ensure accuracy and integrity. This test helps to confirm if drugs are present in your system.
95 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
56 services39 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
35 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hood Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Amite, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191309
Location301 W Walnut StreetAmite, LA 70422 · 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
$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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
48%469 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
25%228 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%13,653 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
85%1,614 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%297 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%837 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
62%823 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
67%837 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%837 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
19%837 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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
9 suppliers48 claims141 services$6.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$2.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers14 claims35 services$1.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims317 services$6.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4154
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims5,476 services$0.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$17.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Margaret Winkler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Winkler is 1457362147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2006.

Where is Margaret Winkler located?

Margaret Winkler practices at 15744 Medical Arts Plaza, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-4484.

What is Margaret Winkler's specialty?

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

Is Margaret Winkler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Winkler 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 organization bills Medicare for Margaret Winkler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Margaret Winkler reassigns Medicare benefits to North Oaks Internal Medicine (Hammond, LA). The 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 Margaret Winkler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Margaret Winkler accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Margaret Winkler 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 Margaret Winkler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Winkler is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and Hood Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Winkler was last updated on May 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.