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LOUISIANA HEART CENTER
NPI 1508817396
Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular in Slidell, LA

Active since May 15, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
901 GAUSE BLVD, 2ND FLOOR, SLIDELL, LA 70458(985) 649-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Louisiana Heart Center NPPES

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

LOUISIANA HEART CENTER (NPI 1508817396) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist/technologist cardiovascular in Slidell, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Beth Leblanc, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508817396
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy246X00000X
Legal Business NameITELD BERNSTEIN AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Location Address901 GAUSE BLVD, 2ND FLOORSlidell, LA 70458
Mailing AddressPo Box 2209Slidell, LA 70459-2209 · (985) 649-2700
Phone(985) 649-2700
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBeth LeblancPractice Manager · (985) 649-2700
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2008
✔ NPI 1508817396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialist/Technologist CardiovascularTechnologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Taxonomy Code246X00000X
Definition
An allied health professional who performs diagnostic examinations at the request or direction of a physician in one or more of the following three areas: invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology, and noninvasive peripheral vascular study. Cardiovascular technologists are one type of allied health professional for which the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation has accredited education programs
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X
Also ListedNuclear Medicine · Nuclear Imaging & TherapyTaxonomy 207UN0902X
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X
Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist Cardiovascular · Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistTaxonomy 246XC2901X
Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist Cardiovascular · Vascular SpecialistTaxonomy 246XC2903X
Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist Cardiovascular · SonographyTaxonomy 246XS1301X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Infusion TherapyTaxonomy 261QI0500X
Also ListedClinic/Center · ResearchTaxonomy 261QR1100X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
901 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, LA 70458
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Other Names 1

Other NameLouisiana Heart Center

Other Identifiers 4

Other720953648Groups Champus
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5B328
Other19D0897835Clia
Other720953648Group Tax Id

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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 Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Louisiana Heart Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Louisiana Heart Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Marc Bernstein, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1851333587
901 GAUSE BLVD 2ND FLOOR
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-2700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1386647782
1810 LINDBERG DR STE 2100
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-2700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Bruce Iteld, MD,FACC,FCCP,FSCAI
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1588600894
1810 LINDBERG DR STE 2100
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-2700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Frank Arena, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1689671232
39 STARBRUSH CIR
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Pramod Menon, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1588620611
39 STARBRUSH CIR
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Umesh Patel, MD, FACC
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1629070826
39 STARBRUSH CIR
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Danielle Tranchina, APRN, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275628646
39 STARBRUSH CIR
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4155
✔ PECOS24 mi
Frank Voelker, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1316928260
39 STARBRUSH CIR
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D0895601

Louisiana Heart Center Iteld, Bernstein And Associates · Slidell, LA
Active · expires Jul 27, 2028
CLIA Number19D0895601
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorBruce J. Iteld
Laboratory Phone(985) 649-2700
Laboratory LocationLouisiana Heart Center Iteld, Bernstein And Associates1810 Lindberg Drive, Suite 2100, Slidell, LA 70458
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2128557

Louisiana Heart Center Iteld, Bernstein And Associates, LLC · Bogalusa, LA
Active · expires Apr 2, 2027
CLIA Number19D2128557
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 3, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 2, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBruce J. Iteld
Laboratory Phone(985) 649-2700
Laboratory LocationLouisiana Heart Center Iteld, Bernstein And Associates, LLC1407 Ave F, Bogalusa, LA 70427
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC is 1508817396. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006. The provider is also known as Louisiana Heart Center.

Where is Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC located?

Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC is located at 901 Gause Blvd 2nd Floor, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 649-2700.

What is Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular with taxonomy code 246X00000X.

Is Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (5), Interventional Cardiology (2) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Iteld Bernstein And Associates LLC was last updated on April 20, 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.