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MISS PAMELA GAYLE FRANKS NNP AND FNP
NPI 1568653301
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lake Charles, LA

Active since August 07, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 439-9983(337) 310-1161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2026, Dec 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Miss Pamela Gayle Franks Nnp And Fnp NPPES

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

MISS PAMELA GAYLE FRANKS NNP AND FNP (NPI 1568653301) is an individual family provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP02391) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568653301
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMISS PAMELA GAYLE FRANKSCredential: NNP AND FNP
Location Address2000 OPELOUSAS STLake Charles, LA 70601-2641
Mailing Address184 Coward RdDequincy, LA 70633-4700 · (713) 443-0243
Phone(337) 439-9983
Fax(337) 310-1161
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1568653301 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · AP02391✔ Licensed in TX · 627709
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · NeonatalTaxonomy 363LN0000X · License AP02391 (LA), 627709 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License AP02391 (LA)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · Phone (318) 626-0000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1543861LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, HMO Louisiana and more.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)

Miss Pamela Gayle Franks Nnp And Fnp 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 Reassignments

2

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

Utmb Faculty Group Practice
115 mi
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
158 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000

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 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
$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 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 Pamela Franks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pamela Franks is 1568653301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2007.

Where is Pamela Franks located?

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

What is Pamela Franks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Pamela Franks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pamela Franks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Pamela Franks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pamela Franks reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX) and Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, 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 Pamela Franks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Pamela Franks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, HMO Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Company list Pamela Franks 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 Pamela Franks was last updated on April 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.