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LAURENCE DURANTE M.D.
NPI 1821185380
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 913-8572(504) 309-2584 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Laurence Durante M.d. NPPES

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

LAURENCE DURANTE M.D. (NPI 1821185380) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (018097) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821185380
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameLAURENCE DURANTECredential: M.D.
Location Address350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVENew Orleans, LA 70121-3224
Mailing Address350 Jefferson Heights AveNew Orleans, LA 70121-3224 · (504) 913-8572 · Fax (504) 309-2584
Phone(504) 913-8572
Fax(504) 309-2584
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1821185380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 018097
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0500X · License 018097 (LA)
350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1824 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 155New Orleans, LA 70123-3322 · Phone (504) 734-0140

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1980480LA

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)

Laurence Durante M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Laurence Durante reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bridge Hospice, L.L.C.
2.8 mi
Hospice Care, Community Based
2121 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 100A
Metairie, LA 70001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Bridge Hospice LLC
NPI 1760914808 (504) 603-3577
Concerned Care Palliative Services LLC
4.3 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
3621 RIDGELAKE DR STE 201
Metairie, LA 70002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164005906 (985) 892-3947

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier13 claims1,440 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier34 claims941 services$29.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier41 claims1,155 services$20.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier18 claims655 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing A6197
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier20 claims561 services$15.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier21 claims308 services$9.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Laurence Durante's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurence Durante is 1821185380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Laurence Durante located?

Laurence Durante practices at 350 Jefferson Heights Ave, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 913-8572.

What is Laurence Durante's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Laurence Durante enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurence Durante is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laurence Durante's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laurence Durante reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bridge Hospice, L.L.C. (Metairie, LA) and Concerned Care Palliative Services LLC (Metairie, 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 Laurence Durante's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurence Durante was last updated on February 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.