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DR. MATTHEW S FRENCH M.D.
NPI 1609837087
Surgery in Covington, LA

Active since March 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 234-3000(985) 234-3001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2025, Apr 22, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Matthew S French M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MATTHEW S FRENCH M.D. (NPI 1609837087) is an individual surgery provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (14312R) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bogalusa.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609837087
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW S FRENCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200Covington, LA 70433-4960
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (985) 234-3000 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Phone(985) 234-3000
Fax(985) 234-3001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1609837087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 14312R
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200, Covington, LA 70433
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1433 Plaza St Ste 3ABogalusa, LA 70427-3729 · Phone (985) 730-7030 · Fax (985) 730-7032

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1113433LA

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 Montana, HMO Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Matthew S French M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921140211
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100830000553, I20240304001916
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew French reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Inc.
26 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
433 PLAZA ST
Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912334533 (985) 730-6700
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC
61 mi
Internal Medicine
7777 HENNESSY BLVD, STE 6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 873 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033494943 (225) 765-7727
Holy Rosary Healthcare
1,387 mi
Critical Access
2600 WILSON ST
Miles City, MT 59301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1225201825 (Montana)
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396074548 (406) 233-2600
Scl Health Medical Group-Butte LLC
1,608 mi
Rural Health
214 S MAIN ST
Boulder, MT 59632
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861031122 (406) 225-4201

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
64 services34 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number190270
Location1700 W Lindberg DriveSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County

St James Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Butte, MT
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270017
Location400 S Clark StButte, MT 59701 · Silver Bow County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70433 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
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAURA MAHONEY BOYER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 630-3107
CAMILLE NASIM BITAR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-0075
JAMES LEITHEAD III
Surgery
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 234-3000
BITARS SPECIALTY CLINIC, LLC
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-0075

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 Matthew French's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew French is 1609837087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2006.

Where is Matthew French located?

Matthew French practices at 7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 234-3000.

What is Matthew French's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Matthew French enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew French is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Matthew French's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew French reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Inc. (Bogalusa, LA), Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Holy Rosary Healthcare (Miles City, MT) and Scl Health Medical Group-Butte LLC (Boulder, MT). 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 Matthew French's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Matthew French accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, HMO Louisiana, Mountain Health CO-OP and PacificSource Health Plans and 2 other insurers list Matthew French 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.

Is Matthew French affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew French is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital and St James Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew French was last updated on May 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.