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DR. PAUL W PICKARD M.D.
NPI 1487679841
Anesthesiology in Laurel, MS

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1220 JEFFERSON ST, LAUREL, MS 39440(601) 426-4000(601) 399-6281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Paul W Pickard M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL W PICKARD M.D. (NPI 1487679841) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Laurel, Mississippi, licensed in Alabama (14818) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-hancock, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mobile.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487679841
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL W PICKARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1220 JEFFERSON STLaurel, MS 39440-4355
Mailing AddressPo Box 247Laurel, MS 39441-0247 · (601) 399-6169 · Fax (601) 399-6281
Phone(601) 426-4000
Fax(601) 399-6281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1487679841 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 14818✔ Licensed in LA · MD207394✔ Licensed in MS · 15000
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1220 JEFFERSON ST, Laurel, MS 39440
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13719 Dauphin StMobile, AL 36608-1753 · Phone (251) 342-3000 · Fax (251) 342-3043

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid107425AL
Medicaid00116715MS
Medicaid107512AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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. Paul W Pickard 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 ID1557427408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090302000604, I20141208001632
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Pickard reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Central Clinics, Inc.
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
1220 JEFFERSON ST
Laurel, MS 39440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528918919 (601) 399-6169
Ochsner Mississippi, LLC
28 mi
Internal Medicine
421 S 28TH AVE STE 110
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 326 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568026425 (504) 542-5338
Providence Hospital
89 mi
Hospitalist
6801 AIRPORT BLVD, HOSPITALIST DEPT.
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871922971 (251) 639-5775
Blue Lake Health Springhill, LLC
91 mi
Anesthesiology
3719 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194496216 (251) 344-9630
Coastal Anesthesia, P.C.
91 mi
Anesthesiology
3719 DAUPHIN ST, SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIA DEPT
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588637169 (251) 342-3000
Physynergy, LLC
91 mi
Anesthesiology
3719 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093173502 (256) 469-7895
Usa Health Anesthesia Billing Services, LLC
91 mi
Anesthesiology
2451 FILLINGIM ST
Mobile, AL 36617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 267 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629635818 (251) 471-7000
Anesthesiologists Associated PC
183 mi
Anesthesiology
701 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 690 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851371850 (205) 783-3144

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 9

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
36 services32 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
30 services30 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
24 services24 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250162
Location149 Drinkwater BlvdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County
Emergency services

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.

MATTHEW MARTIN
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 428-0100
MS. KAREN A LININGER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4000
MRS. MELINDA DANETTE CHANCELLOR PT
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4119
MR. TOM A HALL
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 399-0534
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4739
DR. CHARLES AARON HOLLINGSHEAD MD
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4739
MR. GEORGE G COLLINS JR. P.T.
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4119
DR. JONATHAN J POLHEMUS MD
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4507

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 Paul Pickard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Pickard is 1487679841. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Paul Pickard located?

Paul Pickard practices at 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440. The listed phone number is (601) 426-4000.

What is Paul Pickard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Pickard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Pickard 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 Paul Pickard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Pickard reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: South Central Clinics, Inc. (Laurel, MS), Ochsner Mississippi, LLC (Hattiesburg, MS), Providence Hospital (Mobile, AL), Blue Lake Health Springhill, LLC (Mobile, AL), Coastal Anesthesia, P.C. (Mobile, AL) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Paul Pickard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Pickard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Paul Pickard 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 Paul Pickard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Pickard is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Pickard was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 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.