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OCHSNER HEALTH CENTER - WELSH
NPI 1538819628
Internal Medicine in Welsh, LA

Active since March 24, 2022CLIA 19D2256894 · Waiver
107 S ELMS ST, WELSH, LA 70591(337) 734-4500(337) 616-7032 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ochsner Health Center - Welsh NPPES

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

OCHSNER HEALTH CENTER - WELSH (NPI 1538819628) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Welsh, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 28, 2028 and lists Dana Williams, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538819628
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameOCHSNER AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL LLC
Location Address107 S ELMS STWelsh, LA 70591-4211
Mailing Address1634 Elton RdJennings, LA 70546-3614
Phone(337) 734-4500
Fax(337) 616-7032
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialDana WilliamsCeo · (337) 616-7000
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1538819628 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
107 S ELMS ST, Welsh, LA 70591
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOchsner Health Center - Welsh

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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)

Ochsner Health Center - Welsh is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

48

Medicare enrollment records show 48 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ochsner Health Center - Welsh, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 12

Nurse Practitioner13
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)11
Interventional Cardiology6
Obstetrics/Gynecology5
Pediatric Medicine4
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology2
Family Practice2
Cardiac Electrophysiology1
4 other specialties4

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 48
Michael Finn, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1811979974
422 KADE ST STE 1
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 388-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Angela Meche, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1235886458
1322 ELTON RD STE F
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-8868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Christopher Achee, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1710947205
1322 ELTON RD SUITE D
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Michael Benoit, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1235199795
1322 ELTON RD SUITE D
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Jill Breaux, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598019978
1322 ELTON RD SUITE F
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-8868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Laci Byrne, APRN, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760743058
1322 ELTON RD SUITE F
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-8868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
James Mcnally, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1568423895
1322 ELTON RD SUITE D
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Kelly Whitehead, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801442405
1322 ELTON RD STE F
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-8868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Shelley Leblanc, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851397020
1914 JOHNSON ST
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-6150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Joel Bailey, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1780901629
805 STATE ST
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-6150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi
Krystle Baker, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1063739902
805 STATE ST
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-6150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi
Amy Hulsey, APRN, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154053205
805 STATE ST
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-6150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi
Tina Monlezun, DNP,FNPBC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104800846
328 KELLOGG AVE
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-0100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Kadie Verret
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558970335
328 KELLOGG AVE
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-0100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Christopher Arceneaux, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831743111
2829 4TH AVE STE 150
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 480-7800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Dawn Rosteet, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1770842080
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-3094
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Deana Knighten, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083960355
600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-3813
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Nancy Miller, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114331675
10071 HIGHWAY 385
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Megan Fitzpatrick, MD
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1336464270
1305 CROWLEY RAYNE HWY
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 571-1396
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Todd Pullin, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1366453037
301 N MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 550-1175
✔ PECOS30 mi
See all 48 clinicians

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

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 19D2256894

Ochsner Health Center-Welsh · Welsh, LA
Active · expires Mar 28, 2028
CLIA Number19D2256894
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 29, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 28, 2028
Laboratory DirectorStephanie Richard
Laboratory Phone(337) 616-7389
Laboratory LocationOchsner Health Center-Welsh107 S Elm Street, Welsh, LA 70591
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
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 Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC is 1538819628. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2022. The provider is doing business as Ochsner Health Center - Welsh.

Where is Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC located?

Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC is located at 107 S Elms St, Welsh, LA 70591. The listed phone number is (337) 734-4500.

What is Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 48 clinicians in 12 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ochsner American Legion Hospital 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 Nurse Practitioner (13), Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (11) and Interventional Cardiology (6). Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2256894) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 28, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Ochsner American Legion Hospital 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 Ochsner American Legion Hospital LLC was last updated on March 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.