AUGUST JOSEPH BERNER III M.D.
NPI 1609931591
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since December 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
111C ROBERT E LEE BLVD, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124(504) 286-2004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 13, 2020, Mar 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About August Joseph Berner Iii M.d. NPPES

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

AUGUST JOSEPH BERNER III M.D. (NPI 1609931591) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.024896) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609931591
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameAUGUST JOSEPH BERNER IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address111C ROBERT E LEE BLVDNew Orleans, LA 70124-2534
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2020
NPI 1609931591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.024896
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

111C ROBERT E LEE BLVD, New Orleans, LA 70124

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

August Joseph Berner Iii M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization dataset. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
73 services67 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
66 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
30 services27 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70124 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609931591, enumerated as an "individual" on December 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 111C ROBERT E LEE BLVD NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124 and the phone number is (504) 286-2004.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.