KEITH KAPPEL MD
NPI 1851395537
Pediatrics in Metairie, LA
About Keith Kappel Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KEITH KAPPEL MD (NPI 1851395537) is an individual pediatrics provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (016640) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Keith Kappel Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Keith Kappel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
New Orleans, LA 70118
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 297 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 70001 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
METAIRIE, LA 70001
METAIRIE, LA 70001
METAIRIE, LA 70001
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 Keith Kappel's NPI number?
The NPI number for Keith Kappel is 1851395537. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.
Where is Keith Kappel located?
Keith Kappel practices at 4740 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001. The listed phone number is (504) 883-3703.
What is Keith Kappel's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Keith Kappel enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Keith Kappel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Keith Kappel's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Keith Kappel reassigns Medicare benefits to Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (New Orleans, 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 Keith Kappel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Keith Kappel accept?
Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Keith Kappel 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 Keith Kappel was last updated on January 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.
# Keith Kappel, MD · NPI 1851395537
Pediatrics physician in Metairie, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 9, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1851395537 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 9, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** 016640 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4740 S I 10 SERVICE RD W, Metairie, LA 70001-1234
- **Phone:** (504) 883-3703 · **Fax:** (504) 883-3704
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (NPI 1821090713, New Orleans, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 19, 2011
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1349216 (LA)
---
Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1851395537) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.