PARADIGM HEALTH SYSTEM
NPI 1780929604
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Lacombe, LA

Q: What is Paradigm Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paradigm Health System is 1780929604. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2012.

Q: What is Paradigm Health System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Active since December 04, 2012

64301 HIGHWAY 434, LACOMBE, LA 70445(985) 882-4500(985) 882-4501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Paradigm Health System NPPES

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

PARADIGM HEALTH SYSTEM (NPI 1780929604) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Lacombe, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. The organization lists Tom Gressaffa, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780929604

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X

Legal Business NamePARADIGM HEALTH SYSTEM

Location Address64301 HIGHWAY 434Lacombe, LA 70445-5411

Mailing Address64301 Highway 434Lacombe, LA 70445-5411 · (985) 882-4500 · Fax (985) 882-4501

Phone(985) 882-4500

Fax(985) 882-4501

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialTom GressaffaCoo · (985) 882-4500

Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2014

✔ NPI 1780929604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0117X

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X

Also ListedPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0014X

64301 HIGHWAY 434, Lacombe, LA 70445

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Other Identifiers 2

Other94076534LA · Occupational Business License

Other6747710001Dme

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paradigm Health System is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 42 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Paradigm Health System, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 13

Neurology9

Diagnostic Radiology7

Orthopedic Surgery5

Nurse Practitioner4

Physical Therapist in Private Practice4

Pain Management3

Family Practice2

Neurosurgery2

5 other specialties6

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 42

Michael Becker, MD

Neurology

NPI 1992703920

64301 HWY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Thomas Berry, M.D.

Pain Management

NPI 1629243431

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 718-1274

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Alexander Fontenot, M.D.

Pain Management

NPI 1932589264

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Patrick Glynn, M.D.

Neurology

NPI 1508050857

64301 HWY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Zachary-Ross Goodwin, M.D

Neurology

NPI 1699206805

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 885-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

James Houser, MD

Neurology

NPI 1821096181

64301 HWY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Thomas Krefft, MD

Neurology

NPI 1528068327

64301 HWY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOSSame address

Lindsey Ladd, DO

Neurology

NPI 1497375786

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeffrey Pinto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1760447379

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Christopher Sanchez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1558656025

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jonathan Schouest, MD

Rheumatology

NPI 1972007714

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Darren Vigee, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1639195639

64301 HIGHWAY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rex Houser, MD

Neurology

NPI 1184622110

64301 HWY 434
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi

Thomas Myers, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

NPI 1881973956

3190 E CAUSEWAY APPROACH
Mandeville, LA 70448

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

Fernando Nussenbaum, M.D

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1205274800

3190 E CAUSEWAY APPROACH
Mandeville, LA 70448

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

Andrew Adams, M.D.

Family Practice

NPI 1013204742

985 ROBERT BLVD STE 105
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 661-6215

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

Jimmy Kittrell, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1952444754

985 ROBERT BLVD STE 105
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 661-6215

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

Gina Rancatore Nelson

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1306220728

985 ROBERT BLVD STE 104
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 882-4500

✔ PECOS9.9 mi

John Davis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1104918879

995 ROBERT BLVD
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 520-0909

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

Richard Texada, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1790751030

995 ROBERT BLVD
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 520-0909

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi

See all 42 clinicians

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

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 Paradigm Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paradigm Health System is 1780929604. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2012.

Where is Paradigm Health System located?

Paradigm Health System is located at 64301 Highway 434, Lacombe, LA 70445. The listed phone number is (985) 882-4500.

What is Paradigm Health System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Paradigm Health System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paradigm Health System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Paradigm Health System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 42 clinicians in 13 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Paradigm Health System. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Neurology (9), Diagnostic Radiology (7) and Orthopedic Surgery (5). Of these, 12 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Paradigm Health System accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Paradigm Health System 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 Paradigm Health System was last updated on August 26, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.