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DR. GEORGE W. DIGGS JR. M.D.
NPI 1699700880
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry in Lafayette, LA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
302 DULLES DR, SUITE 1, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506(337) 262-5870(337) 262-1272 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. George W. Diggs Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE W. DIGGS JR. M.D. (NPI 1699700880) is an individual addiction psychiatry provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (05047R) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Iberia Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699700880
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE W. DIGGS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address302 DULLES DR, SUITE 1Lafayette, LA 70506-3008
Mailing Address302 Dulles Dr, Suite 1Lafayette, LA 70506-3008 · (337) 262-5870 · Fax (337) 262-1272
Phone(337) 262-5870
Fax(337) 262-1272
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1699700880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0802X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 05047R
Definition
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
302 DULLES DR, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Other Identifiers 1

Other010655LA · Dhh Cds License

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George W. Diggs Jr. 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.

PECOS PAC ID9234233131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070403000137
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 George Diggs reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Acadiana Area Human Services District
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
302 DULLES DR
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104253467 (337) 262-4100
Department Of Health And Hospitals
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
302 DULLES DR
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023162096 (337) 262-4100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
100 services48 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
91 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Iberia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Iberia, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190054
Location2315 E Main StreetNew Iberia, LA 70562 · Iberia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4100
MS. DAWN B ROGER LAC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
302 DULLES DR, SUITE 1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4155
DR. LISA D SETTLES PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4171
ADAM KERSHAW PLPC
Counselor (Professional)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4100
MARKELA ROBERTSON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4188
TRACY LEWIS RN,C
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4100
ACADIANA AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4100
MERANDA MOUTON MS
Counselor (Mental Health)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Lafayette Parish (337) 262-4100

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 George Diggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Diggs is 1699700880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is George Diggs located?

George Diggs practices at 302 Dulles Dr Suite 1, Lafayette, LA 70506. The listed phone number is (337) 262-5870.

What is George Diggs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Addiction Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0802X.

Is George Diggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Diggs 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for George Diggs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Diggs reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Acadiana Area Human Services District (Lafayette, LA) and Department Of Health And Hospitals (Lafayette, 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 George Diggs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Diggs 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 George Diggs 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 George Diggs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Diggs is affiliated with Iberia Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Diggs was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.