WK RED RIVER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS
NPI 1639314271
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Shreveport, LA

Active since December 11, 2008
2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 5C, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 227-9777(318) 459-1188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons NPPES

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

WK RED RIVER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS (NPI 1639314271) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Shreveport, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. The organization lists Greg J. Gavin, Network Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639314271
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameWK RED RIVER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS
Location Address2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 5CShreveport, LA 71103-3920
Mailing Address2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 310Shreveport, LA 71103-3981 · (318) 227-9777 · Fax (318) 459-1188
Fax(318) 459-1188
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGreg J. GavinNetwork Administrator · (318) 212-4571
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2012
✔ NPI 1639314271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, Shreveport, LA 71103

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1356531LA
Medicare PIN5DG78LA

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)

Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons 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 IDO20090110000055Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1073723912
2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR SUITE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1104974641
2751 ALBERT L. BICKNELL DRIVE SUITE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437774635
2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR STE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700401908
2751 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR STE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1134182223
2751 ALBERT L. BICKNELL DR. SUITE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1790705010
2751 ALBERT L. BICKNELL DR. SUITE 5C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 227-9777
✔ 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.

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 Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons is 1639314271. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2008.

Where is Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons located?

Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons is located at 2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Suite 5C, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 227-9777.

What is Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons'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 Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons. 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. The largest specialties are Cardiac Surgery (3), Nurse Practitioner (2) and Thoracic Surgery (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons 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 Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons was last updated on June 8, 2012. 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.