LECHTENBERG AND FORET LLC
NPI 1639225352
Family Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since January 26, 2007
235 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 439-4000(337) 439-4033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lechtenberg And Foret Llc NPPES

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

LECHTENBERG AND FORET LLC (NPI 1639225352) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Keith Michael Lechtenberg, Physician-owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639225352
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameLECHTENBERG AND FORET LLC
Location Address235 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRLake Charles, LA 70601-5974
Mailing Address235 Dr Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601-5974 · (337) 439-4000 · Fax (337) 439-4033
Fax(337) 439-4033
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKeith Michael LechtenbergPhysician-owner · (337) 439-4000
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2016
✔ NPI 1639225352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
235 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN5CB44LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateLouisianaEnrollment IDO20070626000073Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lechtenberg And Foret LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Family Practice
NPI 1770593485
235 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1720060346
235 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 19D0932256

Lechtenberg And Foret, LLC · Lake Charles, LA
Expired · Oct 11, 2026
CLIA Number19D0932256
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 12, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 11, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKeith M. Lechtenberg
Laboratory Phone(337) 439-4000
Laboratory LocationLechtenberg And Foret, LLC235 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Lechtenberg And Foret LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lechtenberg And Foret LLC is 1639225352. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Where is Lechtenberg And Foret LLC located?

Lechtenberg And Foret LLC is located at 235 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 439-4000.

What is Lechtenberg And Foret LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Lechtenberg And Foret LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lechtenberg And Foret LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Lechtenberg And Foret LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Louisiana, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lechtenberg And Foret LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Family Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to Lechtenberg And Foret 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lechtenberg And Foret LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Lechtenberg And Foret LLC 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 Lechtenberg And Foret LLC was last updated on June 28, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.