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DR. ROBERT DALE BERNAUER JR. M.D.
NPI 1538434733
Family Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since March 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4345 NELSON RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 480-7900(337) 480-7901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2025, Nov 4, 2024, Oct 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Robert Dale Bernauer Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT DALE BERNAUER JR. M.D. (NPI 1538434733) is an individual family medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD207933) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538434733
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT DALE BERNAUER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address4345 NELSON RDLake Charles, LA 70605
Mailing Address2825 Country Club Rd Ste 1Lake Charles, LA 70605-5915 · (337) 444-5867
Phone(337) 480-7900
Fax(337) 480-7901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1538434733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD207933
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License GETP.200984 (LA)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD207933 (LA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4345 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2198998LA

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 Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Dale Bernauer Jr. 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 ID9931346152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130722000165, I20250527002494
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
343 services321 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
131 services127 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
123 services121 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190044
Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County
Emergency services

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70605 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims360 services$1.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims4,788 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

HOLLEY NANETTE KELLEY D.O.
Family Medicine
4345 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 480-7900
SETH BILLIODEAUX MD LLC
Anesthesiology
4345 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 480-7929
KIPP CRYAR MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
4345 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 480-7942

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 Robert Bernauer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Bernauer is 1538434733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012.

Where is Robert Bernauer located?

Robert Bernauer practices at 4345 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 480-7900.

What is Robert Bernauer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Robert Bernauer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Bernauer 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.

What insurance does Robert Bernauer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and 4 other insurers list Robert Bernauer 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 Robert Bernauer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Bernauer is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Acadia General Hospital and Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Bernauer was last updated on February 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.