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THE ARTHRITIS CENTER OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, LLC
NPI 1578607693
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since February 20, 2007
1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1B, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 312-8617(337) 721-2939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, Llc NPPES

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

THE ARTHRITIS CENTER OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, LLC (NPI 1578607693) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Max Morris, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578607693
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameTHE ARTHRITIS CENTER OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, LLC
Location Address1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1BLake Charles, LA 70605-5392
Mailing Address1727 Imperial Blvd Bldg 1bLake Charles, LA 70605-5392 · (337) 312-8617 · Fax (337) 721-2939
Phone(337) 312-8617
Fax(337) 721-2939
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMax MorrisOwner · (337) 540-1699
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1578607693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 24079
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1B, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1485055LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.Insurance ›

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.

ENRIQUE ANTONIO MENDEZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1B
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 312-8617
CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPINE, LLC
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1B
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 721-7236
MRS. BRANDY LAURICE SEMIEN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1B
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 312-8617

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What is The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is 1578607693. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007.

Where is The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC located?

The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is located at 1727 Imperial Blvd Bldg 1B, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 312-8617.

What is The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

What insurance does The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, 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 The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC was last updated on August 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.