HEART CLINIC OF HAMMOND
NPI 1598060733
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Hammond, LA

Active since January 19, 2011CLIA 19D2023487 · Waiver
16033 DOCTORS BLVD, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 974-9278(985) 542-6341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Heart Clinic Of Hammond NPPES

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

HEART CLINIC OF HAMMOND (NPI 1598060733) is a healthcare organization registered as a cardiovascular disease in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 24, 2027 and lists Ghiath Mikdadi, Managing Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598060733
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Legal Business NameHEART CLINIC OF HAMMOND
Location Address16033 DOCTORS BLVDHammond, LA 70403-1479
Mailing Address16033 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 70403-1479 · (985) 974-9278 · Fax (985) 542-6341
Fax(985) 542-6341
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGhiath MikdadiManaging Member · (225) 270-2733
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2017
✔ NPI 1598060733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 11934R
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
16033 DOCTORS BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2142976LA

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heart Clinic Of Hammond is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Heart Clinic Of Hammond, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1881696078
16033 DOCTORS BLVD
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 974-9278
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861787954
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-2700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548784192
7777 HENNESSY BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-5864
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi

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 19D2023487

Heart Clinic Of Hammond · Hammond, LA
Active · expires Apr 24, 2027
CLIA Number19D2023487
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 25, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 24, 2027
Laboratory DirectorGhiath M. Mikdadi
Laboratory Phone(985) 269-7105
Laboratory LocationHeart Clinic Of Hammond16033 Doctors Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Heart Clinic Of Hammond's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heart Clinic Of Hammond is 1598060733. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2011.

Where is Heart Clinic Of Hammond located?

Heart Clinic Of Hammond is located at 16033 Doctors Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 974-9278.

What is Heart Clinic Of Hammond's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Heart Clinic Of Hammond enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heart Clinic Of Hammond is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Heart Clinic Of Hammond?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Heart Clinic Of Hammond, in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Heart Clinic Of Hammond hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2023487) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 24, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Heart Clinic Of Hammond accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Heart Clinic Of Hammond 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 Heart Clinic Of Hammond was last updated on January 6, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.