DR. CHARLES RAY STEPHENS M.D.
NPI 1457385098
Emergency Medicine in Gretna, LA

Q: What is Charles Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Stephens is 1457385098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is Charles Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Stephens was last updated on December 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 392-3131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Charles Ray Stephens M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES RAY STEPHENS M.D. (NPI 1457385098) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.020683) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457385098

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES RAY STEPHENSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAYGretna, LA 70056

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000

Phone(504) 392-3131

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2008

✔ NPI 1457385098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.020683✔ Licensed in LA · 020683

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, Gretna, LA 70056

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINE93563LA

Medicaid1300390LA

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedPENDINGLA

Medicaid00607769MS

Medicare PIN5N6197061LA

Medicare PIN5N019LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charles Ray Stephens 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.

PECOS PAC ID2466402599

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050126001107

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

441 services417 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.

319 services302 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

73 services73 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190019

Location3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70056 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

$86.76 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.35 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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.

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.

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