DR. GEORGE PIERRE DESORMEAUX M.D.
NPI 1861498206
Internal Medicine in Independence, LA

Active since June 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443(985) 878-9421 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. George Pierre Desormeaux M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE PIERRE DESORMEAUX M.D. (NPI 1861498206) is an individual internal medicine provider in Independence, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.012383) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861498206
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE PIERRE DESORMEAUXCredential: M.D.
Location Address52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTHIndependence, LA 70443
Mailing Address309 North Louisiana Ave.Abbeville, LA 70510
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1861498206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.012383
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.
52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, Independence, LA 70443

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Dr. George Pierre Desormeaux 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show George Desormeaux reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emergency Medicine
95 E FAIRWAY DR
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 159 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 70443 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Emergency Medicine
52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, LALLIE KEMP LSU HOSPITAL
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
Nurse Practitioner
52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, LALLIE KEMP HOSPITAL
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
Surgery
52579 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, LALLIE KEMP HOSPITAL
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443

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 George Desormeaux's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Desormeaux is 1861498206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2005.

Where is George Desormeaux located?

George Desormeaux practices at 52579 Highway 51 South, Independence, LA 70443. The listed phone number is (985) 878-9421.

What is George Desormeaux's specialty?

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

Is George Desormeaux enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Desormeaux is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for George Desormeaux's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Desormeaux reassigns Medicare benefits to Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc (Covington, 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 George Desormeaux's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Desormeaux accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and HMO Louisiana list George Desormeaux 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 George Desormeaux was last updated on December 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.