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CHIRINE ABOU TURK M.D.
NPI 1689704868
Pediatrics in Lake Charles, LA

Active since March 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 439-9983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2026, Aug 31, 2023, Aug 1, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Chirine Abou Turk M.d. NPPES

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

CHIRINE ABOU TURK M.D. (NPI 1689704868) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.201205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689704868
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHIRINE ABOU TURKCredential: M.D.
Location Address2000 OPELOUSAS STLake Charles, LA 70601-2641
Mailing Address2000 Opelousas StLake Charles, LA 70601-2641 · (337) 439-9983
Phone(337) 439-9983
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1689704868 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.201205✔ Licensed in LA · 201205
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2000 OPELOUSAS ST, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1456578LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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)

Chirine Abou Turk 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Chirine Abou Turk reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
2.4 mi
Internal Medicine
600 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598237125 (337) 439-5800
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
158 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000

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 70601 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

DEDRA ALEXANDER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Clinical Medical Laboratory
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 419-3657
ANGIE EWALT DUKES FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
DR. LAFAITH CHIVONNE MILLER D.M.D
Dentist (General Practice)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
BARBARA GRIGSBY LDN, RD
Dietitian, Registered
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
DR. TAMMY MITCHELL M.D.
Family Medicine
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 439-9983
MARIEL J RACCA NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 493-5115
NICOLE M JOHN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 OPELOUSAS ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 493-9983

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 Chirine Abou Turk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chirine Abou Turk is 1689704868. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2007.

Where is Chirine Abou Turk located?

Chirine Abou Turk practices at 2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 439-9983.

What is Chirine Abou Turk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Chirine Abou Turk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chirine Abou Turk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chirine Abou Turk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chirine Abou Turk reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (Lake Charles, LA) and Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA). Each 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 Chirine Abou Turk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chirine Abou Turk 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 Chirine Abou Turk 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 Chirine Abou Turk was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.