OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NPI 1598237125
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since December 20, 2018
600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 439-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ochsner Clinic Llc NPPES

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

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC (NPI 1598237125), doing business as Ochsner Christus Health Center - Cardiology, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2018. The organization lists Eduardo Benitez, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598237125
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameOCHSNER CLINIC LLC
Location Address600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRLake Charles, LA 70601-5727
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialEduardo BenitezDirector · (504) 842-6933
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2018
✔ NPI 1598237125 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.
600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOchsner Christus Health Center - Cardiology

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1798118LA

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

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4,543

Medicare enrollment records show 4,543 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ochsner Clinic LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 68 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 69

Nurse Practitioner930
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)414
Internal Medicine362
Family Practice256
Pediatric Medicine243
Diagnostic Radiology224
Emergency Medicine177
Anesthesiology170
61 other specialties1,767

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 4,543
Gastroenterology
NPI 1538304597
555 DR. MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE SUITE 101
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295307221
555 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 101
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942258363
333 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-7090
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1467434191
333 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE. 220
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 478-9331
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1548464837
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 513-0100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396513610
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 656-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477171197
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 656-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285199844
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-0762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1336348549
1800 RYAN ST SUITE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1285894196
1800 RYAN ST SUITE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1265743595
1800 RYAN ST STE 105
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184060089
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR STE 100
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-6100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1154616936
401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR SUITE 100 C&D
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 430-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1609037837
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 491-7569
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487353637
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1366676074
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1700348091
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780196907
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8291
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1174889794
501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8762
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407817190
1106 RYAN ST
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 497-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
See all 4,543 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Clinic LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ochsner Clinic LLC is 1598237125. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2018. The provider is doing business as Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - Cardiology.

Where is Ochsner Clinic LLC located?

Ochsner Clinic LLC is located at 600 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 439-5800.

What is Ochsner Clinic LLC's specialty?

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

Is Ochsner Clinic LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ochsner Clinic LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ochsner Clinic LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4,543 clinicians in 69 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ochsner Clinic 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 (930), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (414) and Internal Medicine (362). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 68 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ochsner Clinic LLC was last updated on December 20, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.