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JOSEPH DRINKARD
NPI 1700520152
Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Active since April 22, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1541 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 626-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2026, Apr 22, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Joseph Drinkard NPPES

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

JOSEPH DRINKARD (NPI 1700520152) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (351575) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700520152
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH DRINKARD
Location Address1541 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1541 Kings Hwy, Attn: Payor CredentialingShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone(318) 626-0000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1700520152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 351575
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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 Drinkard is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6002284494
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260505002373
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 Drinkard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Same address
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.

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.

PRATIK AGRAWAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
SHAHEENA ANENE
Pediatrics
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
UDAY KUMAR CHALWADI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
AYA MOUHAFFEL MD
Anesthesiology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
RYAN MORRIS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0177
STEVEN R BAILEY MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
DR. RUSSELL SCOTT ANDERSON MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000

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 Drinkard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Drinkard is 1700520152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2022.

Where is Joseph Drinkard located?

Joseph Drinkard practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 626-0000.

What is Joseph Drinkard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Drinkard enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Drinkard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Drinkard reassigns Medicare benefits to Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, 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 Drinkard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Drinkard accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Joseph Drinkard 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 Drinkard was last updated on April 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.