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DR. KRISTINE FALCON CHIMENTO M.D.
NPI 1639362650
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Lafayette, LA

Active since August 22, 2007PECOS Enrolled
107 MONTROSE AVE STE D, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 981-9316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Kristine Falcon Chimento M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRISTINE FALCON CHIMENTO M.D. (NPI 1639362650) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.203118) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Covington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639362650
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTINE FALCON CHIMENTOCredential: M.D.
Location Address107 MONTROSE AVE STE DLafayette, LA 70503-3852
Mailing Address107 Montrose Ave Ste DLafayette, LA 70503-3852
Phone(337) 981-9316
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1639362650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.203118
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD.203118 (LA)
107 MONTROSE AVE STE D, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Kristine Falcon M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 171380 Highway 21Covington, LA 70433-7122 · Phone (985) 875-2828 · Fax (985) 875-2882

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1005398LA

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kristine Falcon Chimento 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristine Chimento reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
1.4 mi
General Practice
4212 W CONGRESS ST
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518191311 (337) 988-2004

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 Kristine Chimento's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristine Chimento is 1639362650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Kristine Falcon M.D..

Where is Kristine Chimento located?

Kristine Chimento practices at 107 Montrose Ave Ste D, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 981-9316.

What is Kristine Chimento's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Kristine Chimento enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristine Chimento is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristine Chimento's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristine Chimento reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (Lafayette, LA). The 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 Kristine Chimento's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristine Chimento accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Kristine Chimento 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 Kristine Chimento was last updated on September 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.