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WHEAT MEDICAL CENTER LLC
NPI 1851573265
Internal Medicine in Natchitoches, LA

Active since November 28, 2007CLIA 19D0960283 · Waiver
138 E 5TH ST, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457(318) 352-4477(318) 352-4470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Wheat Medical Center Llc NPPES

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

WHEAT MEDICAL CENTER LLC (NPI 1851573265) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Natchitoches, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 5, 2027 and lists Stephen Wheat, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851573265
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameWHEAT MEDICAL CENTER LLC
Location Address138 E 5TH STNatchitoches, LA 71457-5725
Mailing Address138 E 5th StNatchitoches, LA 71457-5725 · (318) 352-4477 · Fax (318) 352-4470
Phone(318) 352-4477
Fax(318) 352-4470
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephen WheatOwner · (318) 352-4477
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 2008
✔ NPI 1851573265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
138 E 5TH ST, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1938246LA
Medicare PIN5DC59LA
Medicare PINDG9227LA

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 ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D0960283

Wheat Medical Center · Natchitoches, LA
Active · expires May 5, 2027
CLIA Number19D0960283
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStephen W. Wheat
Laboratory Phone(318) 352-4477
Laboratory LocationWheat Medical Center138 East 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LOUISIANA PAIN PHYSICIANS, LLC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
138 E 5TH ST
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 352-4477
LORI L. WHEAT, PT, OCS, INC.
Specialist
138 E 5TH ST
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 352-4477

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 Wheat Medical Center LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wheat Medical Center LLC is 1851573265. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2007.

Where is Wheat Medical Center LLC located?

Wheat Medical Center LLC is located at 138 E 5th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The listed phone number is (318) 352-4477.

What is Wheat Medical Center LLC's specialty?

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

Does Wheat Medical Center LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0960283) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Wheat Medical Center LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Wheat Medical Center LLC 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 Wheat Medical Center LLC was last updated on May 16, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.