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EDWIN W HERRON JR. MD
NPI 1639260011
Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1541 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 626-1565(318) 675-6681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Edwin W Herron Jr. Md NPPES

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

EDWIN W HERRON JR. MD (NPI 1639260011) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.09254R) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639260011
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameEDWIN W HERRON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1541 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1541 Kings Hwy, Attn: Payor CredentialingShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone(318) 626-1565
Fax(318) 675-6681
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1639260011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.09254R✔ Licensed in MS · 19165
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid09821501MS
Medicaid1539694LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Edwin W Herron Jr. 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 ID2961418371
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071031000053
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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190317
Location911 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo County
Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

PRATIK AGRAWAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
SHAHEENA ANENE
Pediatrics
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
UDAY KUMAR CHALWADI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
AYA MOUHAFFEL MD
Anesthesiology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
RYAN MORRIS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0177
JENNIFER B CYPHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
STEVEN R BAILEY MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
DR. RUSSELL SCOTT ANDERSON MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000

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 Edwin Herron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edwin Herron is 1639260011. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Edwin Herron located?

Edwin Herron practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 626-1565.

What is Edwin Herron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Edwin Herron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edwin Herron 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 Edwin Herron accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Edwin Herron 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 Edwin Herron affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edwin Herron is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport and Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edwin Herron was last updated on January 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.