INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC OF LAKE CHARLES
NPI 1669494654
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since July 25, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
2770 3RD AVE STE 300, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 494-6800(337) 494-4696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2023, Jul 18, 2022, Aug 23, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles NPPES

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC OF LAKE CHARLES (NPI 1669494654) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Dawn Johnson-hatcher, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669494654
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSWLHS LLC
Location Address2770 3RD AVE STE 300Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994
Mailing AddressPo Box 122205 Dept 2205Dallas, TX 75312-2205 · (337) 494-2921 · Fax (337) 494-6523
Fax(337) 494-4696
Organization SubpartYesParent: Southwest Louisiana Health Care System, Inc.
Authorized OfficialDawn Johnson-hatcherCfo · (337) 494-2094
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2023
✔ NPI 1669494654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
2770 3RD AVE STE 300, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsInternal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12770 3rd Ave Ste 320Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994 · Phone (337) 494-6800 · Fax (337) 494-4671
Location 24345 Nelson Rd Ste 201Lake Charles, LA 70605-4183 · Phone (337) 494-6800 · Fax (337) 494-6811
Location 31717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 1Lake Charles, LA 70601-8977 · Phone (337) 494-6800 · Fax (337) 494-6761

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1946141LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

17

Medicare enrollment records show 17 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Internal Medicine11
Nurse Practitioner5
Nephrology1

Clinicians, nearest first (17)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1598834491
2770 3RD AVE SUITE 350
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316308927
2770 3RD AVE STE 300
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1669448080
2770 3RD AVE STE 300
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1427181908
2770 3RD AVE STE 320
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1326014523
2770 3RD AVE STE 350
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235452822
1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 1
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1336600089
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(373) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1346329778
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1275037905
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982960373
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982783312
4345 NELSON RD FL 2
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1730390170
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1356607659
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871249581
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104202258
4345 NELSON RD STE 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 494-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528954872
826 N HUVAL DR
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 313-9344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1194828301
1902 JOHNSON ST
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-9119
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi

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 2

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 of Waiver 19D2170399

Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles · Lake Charles, LA
Active · expires Aug 11, 2027
CLIA Number19D2170399
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJason K. Langhofer
Laboratory Phone(337) 494-6800
Laboratory LocationInternal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles4345 Nelson Rd, Ste 201, Lake Charles, LA 70605
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2262462

Internal Medicine Clinic · Lake Charles, LA
Active · expires Jun 13, 2028
CLIA Number19D2262462
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRonald Lewis
Laboratory Phone(337) 494-6800
Laboratory LocationInternal Medicine Clinic1717 Oak Park Blvd, 1st Floor, Lake Charles, LA 70601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only 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 Swlhs LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Swlhs LLC is 1669494654. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006. The provider is doing business as Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles.

Where is Swlhs LLC located?

Swlhs LLC is located at 2770 3rd Ave Ste 300, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-6800.

What is Swlhs LLC's specialty?

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

Is Swlhs LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Swlhs LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Swlhs LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 17 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Swlhs 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. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (11), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Nephrology (1). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Swlhs LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Swlhs LLC 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 Swlhs 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 Swlhs LLC was last updated on December 4, 2023. 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.