MS. TONYA SLUSHER MD
NPI 1518937259
Pediatrics in Jonesboro, LA

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
121 WATTS ST, JONESBORO, LA 71251(318) 395-1159 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2025, Dec 19, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Ms. Tonya Slusher Md NPPES

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

MS. TONYA SLUSHER MD (NPI 1518937259) is an individual pediatrics provider in Jonesboro, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (23231) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518937259
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMS. TONYA SLUSHERCredential: MD
Location Address121 WATTS STJonesboro, LA 71251-2062
Mailing Address165 Beech Springs RdJonesboro, LA 71251-2059 · (318) 259-4435 · Fax (318) 395-4291
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1518937259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 23231
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
121 WATTS ST, Jonesboro, LA 71251

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Tonya Slusher Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tonya Slusher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Critical Access
165 BEECH SPRINGS RD
Jonesboro, LA 71251
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71251 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
121 WATTS ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Podiatrist
121 WATTS ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
121 WATTS ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Family Medicine
121 WATTS ST, SUITE F
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
121 WATTS ST, SUITE A, B, D, E & F
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Family Medicine
121 WATTS ST, SUITE F
JONESBORO, LA 71251

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 Tonya Slusher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tonya Slusher is 1518937259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Tonya Slusher located?

Tonya Slusher practices at 121 Watts St, Jonesboro, LA 71251. The listed phone number is (318) 395-1159.

What is Tonya Slusher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Tonya Slusher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tonya Slusher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Tonya Slusher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tonya Slusher reassigns Medicare benefits to Jackson Parish Hospital (Jonesboro, LA). The 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 Tonya Slusher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tonya Slusher 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 Tonya Slusher 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 Tonya Slusher was last updated on December 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.