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TIMOTHY KIPPER COPELAND MD
NPI 1780188151
Internal Medicine in Bay St Louis, MS

Active since March 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
149 DRINKWATER RD, BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520(228) 468-8600(228) 395-1294 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2025, Dec 27, 2022, Jul 22, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Timothy Kipper Copeland Md NPPES

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

TIMOTHY KIPPER COPELAND MD (NPI 1780188151) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (29968) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780188151
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTIMOTHY KIPPER COPELANDCredential: MD
Location Address149 DRINKWATER RDBay St Louis, MS 39520-1658
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(228) 468-8600
Fax(228) 395-1294
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1780188151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MS · 29968✔ Licensed in LA · 321311
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 29968 (MS)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
149 DRINKWATER RD, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119-6535 · Phone (800) 935-8387
Location 21430 Tulane Ave # Sl50New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · Phone (504) 988-7809 · Fax (504) 988-3971

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 Health 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Timothy Kipper Copeland Md 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 ID7315374865
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220809002381
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Copeland reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Mississippi, LLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 326 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538674239 (228) 220-5200
Rapid Urgent Care, Inc
23 mi
Urgent Care
2170 GAUSE BLVD W, SUITE 101
Slidell, LA 70460
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538531561 (985) 326-8283
Belle Chasse Physician Services LLC
50 mi
Hospitalist
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
Terrytown, LA 70056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245653237 (800) 893-9698

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
394 services125 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
126 services107 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
95 services88 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
34 services21 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
15 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250162
Location149 Drinkwater BlvdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39520 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Patient Reviews User submitted

Reviews are submitted by site visitors and approved by a human moderator before publication.

Review by Joseph ***** February 9, 2024

5/5
I spent four days in hospital under his intensive care close to death. I feel that he saved my life. He was a sincere, down to earth, friendly, quick to the point, understanding and caring doctor. Five stars ?, I give him 5X5+ stars. May our LORD be with you and yours for all times sake, GOD BLESS YOU DR COPELAND.
Provider 5/5 Office Staff 5/5
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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.

SON DANG MD
Anesthesiology
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-2340
JOSEPH KULPEKSA M.D.
Internal Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-8600
SANDRA SMITH TRUMBACH NNP BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-8600
BAY AREA EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC
Emergency Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (877) 693-5700
JESSICA LYNN DOUGLAS MD
Family Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-8600
DR. TRACY G BENZING DPM
Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-2878
JARED Y ROBERTSON III CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-8600
MS. DOVIE LOU MAYES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Hancock County (228) 467-8775

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 Timothy Copeland's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Copeland is 1780188151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Timothy Copeland located?

Timothy Copeland practices at 149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520. The listed phone number is (228) 468-8600.

What is Timothy Copeland's specialty?

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

Is Timothy Copeland enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Copeland 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 Timothy Copeland's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Copeland reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ochsner Mississippi, LLC (Bay Saint Louis, MS), Rapid Urgent Care, Inc (Slidell, LA) and Belle Chasse Physician Services LLC (Terrytown, 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 Timothy Copeland's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Copeland accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Timothy Copeland 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 Timothy Copeland affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Timothy Copeland is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Copeland was last updated on August 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.