PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC
NPI 1497090740
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Covington, LA
NPI Status: Active since November 27, 2012
Contact Information
4407 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD
STE 200
COVINGTON, LA
ZIP 70433
Phone: (985) 234-9700
Fax: (985) 234-9706
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 19D1081119
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 03-09-2026
About PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pontchartrain Surgery Center, Llc, a provider established in Covington, Louisiana operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497090740 assigned on November 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 157 (LA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The provider's
- NPI
- 1497090740
- Provider Legal Name
- PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC
- Other Organization Name
- Other Name Type
- (6)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 4407 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200 COVINGTON, LA 70433
- Location Phone
- (985) 234-9700
- Location Fax
- (985) 234-9706
- Mailing Address
- 4407 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200 COVINGTON, LA 70433
- Mailing Phone
- (985) 234-9700
- Mailing Fax
- (985) 234-9706
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-27-2012
- Last Update Date
- 10-28-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 157
- License State
- LA
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
- Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) - POS
- Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography
Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
This service was performed 47 times for 23 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
This service was performed 55 times for 35 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
This service was performed 68 times for 19 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medicine into the sacroiliac joint, located in the lower back. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. Anesthetic is used for immediate pain relief, while a steroid helps decrease inflammation over time. Arthrography, a type of imaging, may be used for precision.
This service was performed 44 times for 34 patientsThis solution is used during eye surgery to maintain pupil dilation and reduce inflammation. Phenylephrine widens the pupil, while Ketorolac helps to prevent pain and swelling. It's applied directly to the eye by your healthcare provider during the procedure.
This service was performed 88 times for 15 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 500 times for 308 patientsThis procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.
This service was performed 16 times for 13 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 19D1081119
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- March 10, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- March 09, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- BLANE A. SESSIONS
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Pontchartrain Surgery Center, Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1497090740, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497090740, enumerated as an "organization" on November 27, 2012.
The provider is located at 4407 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200 COVINGTON, LA 70433 and the phone number is (985) 234-9700.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
