DR. FRANCIS J CEFALU MD
NPI 1629057682
Internal Medicine in Amite, LA

Active since January 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
309 WALNUT ST STE C, AMITE, LA 70422(985) 748-9801(985) 748-3948 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Francis J Cefalu Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS J CEFALU MD (NPI 1629057682) is an individual internal medicine provider in Amite, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (017657) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629057682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS J CEFALUCredential: MD
Location Address309 WALNUT ST STE CAmite, LA 70422-2055
Mailing Address309 Walnut St Ste CAmite, LA 70422-2055 · (985) 748-9801 · Fax (985) 748-3948
Fax(985) 748-3948
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 2011
NPI 1629057682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in LA · 017657
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.
309 WALNUT ST STE C, Amite, LA 70422

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1355640LA
Medicare UPINB64068LA
Medicare UPINB64068
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified52710

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Francis J Cefalu Md 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 ID8628264850
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101130000247
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hood Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Amite, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191309
Location301 W Walnut StreetAmite, LA 70422 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70422 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
309 WALNUT ST STE C
AMITE, LA 70422

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 Francis Cefalu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Cefalu is 1629057682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2006.

Where is Francis Cefalu located?

Francis Cefalu practices at 309 Walnut St Ste C, Amite, LA 70422. The listed phone number is (985) 748-9801.

What is Francis Cefalu's specialty?

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

Is Francis Cefalu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Cefalu 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.

What insurance does Francis Cefalu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Francis Cefalu 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 Francis Cefalu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Francis Cefalu is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Cefalu was last updated on September 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.