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DR. CANDACE DOUGLAS GILMORE M.D.
NPI 1497195747
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since July 01, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 439-9983(337) 439-8898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Nov 10, 2025, Dec 2, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Candace Douglas Gilmore M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CANDACE DOUGLAS GILMORE M.D. (NPI 1497195747) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (306948) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497195747
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CANDACE DOUGLAS GILMORECredential: M.D.
Location Address2000 OPELOUSAS STLake Charles, LA 70601-2641
Mailing Address2000 Opelousas StLake Charles, LA 70601-2641 · (337) 439-9983 · Fax (337) 439-8898
Phone(337) 439-9983
Fax(337) 439-8898
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1497195747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 306948
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Candace Leigh Douglas M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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. Candace Douglas Gilmore 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 ID7416271119
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171017003007
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Candace Gilmore reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Swla Center For Health Services
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720014186 (337) 439-9983
Ochsner Clinic LLC
2.4 mi
Internal Medicine
600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598237125 (337) 439-5800

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 3

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

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190027
Location524 Dr Michael Debakey DriveLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190060
Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190201
Location4200 Nelson RoadLake Charles, LA 70605 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

DEDRA ALEXANDER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Clinical Medical Laboratory
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 419-3657
ANGIE EWALT DUKES FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
DR. LAFAITH CHIVONNE MILLER D.M.D
Dentist (General Practice)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
BARBARA GRIGSBY LDN, RD
Dietitian, Registered
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
DR. TAMMY MITCHELL M.D.
Family Medicine
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
MARIEL J RACCA NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 493-5115
NICOLE M JOHN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 493-9983

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 Candace Gilmore's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Gilmore is 1497195747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2013. The provider is also known as Dr. Candace Leigh Douglas M.D..

Where is Candace Gilmore located?

Candace Gilmore practices at 2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 439-9983.

What is Candace Gilmore's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Candace Gilmore enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace Gilmore 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 Candace Gilmore's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candace Gilmore reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Swla Center For Health Services (Lake Charles, LA) and Ochsner Clinic LLC (Lake Charles, 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 Candace Gilmore's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candace Gilmore accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Candace Gilmore 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 Candace Gilmore affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Candace Gilmore is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candace Gilmore was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.