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JOSEPH GODDU
NPI 1659011997
Internal Medicine in Marrero, LA

Active since April 01, 2022PECOS Enrolled
4225 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072(504) 371-9355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph Goddu NPPES

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

JOSEPH GODDU (NPI 1659011997) is an individual internal medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (350248) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659011997
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH GODDU
Location Address4225 LAPALCO BLVDMarrero, LA 70072-4338
Mailing Address2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705-4699
Phone(504) 371-9355
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1659011997 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 · 350248
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.
4225 LAPALCO BLVD, Marrero, LA 70072
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 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)

Joseph Goddu 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 Joseph Goddu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
General Practice
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
Marrero, LA 70072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336348382 (504) 842-3000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 20

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

MICHELE T LAGARDE-MAY MD
Family Medicine
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355
YELENA LOUISE JOHNSON PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355
DR. ROBERT L. GUY M.D.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-7337
WHITNEY ELIZABETH HARDY M.D.
Family Medicine
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355
KHOA NGUYEN M.D.
Family Medicine
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355
MRS. OLEITHA WILSON-RUFFIN M.D.
Pediatrics
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-7337
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355
DR. ELIE Y LAO MD
Family Medicine
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 371-9355

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 Joseph Goddu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Goddu is 1659011997. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2022.

Where is Joseph Goddu located?

Joseph Goddu practices at 4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 371-9355.

What is Joseph Goddu's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Goddu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Goddu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Goddu's services?

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

What insurance does Joseph Goddu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Joseph Goddu 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 Joseph Goddu was last updated on July 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.