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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: November 08, 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
Phone(504) 286-2004
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
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show August Berner reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
0.1 mi
General Practice
101 W ROBERT E LEE BLVD
New Orleans, LA 70124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629232517 (504) 842-4000
Independence Emergency Group LLC
4.5 mi
Emergency Medicine
4700 S I 10 SERVICE RD W
Metairie, LA 70001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528384773 (504) 885-3333
Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
27 mi
Emergency Medicine
95 E FAIRWAY DR
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649410697 (985) 867-4000

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 4

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.

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 NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is August Berner's NPI number?

The NPI number for August Berner is 1609931591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2006.

Where is August Berner located?

August Berner practices at 111C Robert E Lee Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. The listed phone number is (504) 286-2004.

What is August Berner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is August Berner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. August Berner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for August Berner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), August Berner reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA), Independence Emergency Group LLC (Metairie, LA) and Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc (Covington, LA). 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 August Berner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does August Berner accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list August Berner 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 August Berner was last updated on March 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.