JAMES PHILLIP GAHARAN M.D.
NPI 1689753014
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA
About James Phillip Gaharan M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES PHILLIP GAHARAN M.D. (NPI 1689753014) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.011115) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lake Charles.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
James Phillip Gaharan M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LAPhysician 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.
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.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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 James Gaharan's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Gaharan is 1689753014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2006.
Where is James Gaharan located?
James Gaharan practices at 2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 769-9451.
What is James Gaharan's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is James Gaharan enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Gaharan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does James Gaharan accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list James Gaharan 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.
Is James Gaharan affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Gaharan is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Gaharan was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
