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DR. BRAIN, INC
NPI 1912356163
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Metairie, LA

Active since June 08, 2016
445 HELIOS AVE, METAIRIE, LA 70005(504) 836-2472(504) 831-7429 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Brain, Inc NPPES

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

DR. BRAIN, INC (NPI 1912356163) is a healthcare organization registered as a neurology in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. The organization lists Sheryl Martin-schild, Owner / Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912356163
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Legal Business NameDR. BRAIN, INC
Location Address445 HELIOS AVEMetairie, LA 70005-3241
Mailing Address445 Helios AveMetairie, LA 70005-3241 · (504) 836-2472 · Fax (504) 831-7429
Phone(504) 836-2472
Fax(504) 831-7429
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSheryl Martin-schildOwner / Director · (504) 836-2472
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1912356163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.025655
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP.03322 (LA)
445 HELIOS AVE, Metairie, LA 70005
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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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brain, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Brain, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Robert Trainor, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1902245673
6100 PONTCHARTRAIN BLVD
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 982-7246
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Michael Willoz, FNP, MBA
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255778098
3838 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 2200
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 473-6325
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Sheryl Martin-Schild, MD, PHD
Neurology
NPI 1508044850
1415 TULANE AVE HC-66
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-0972
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Laurie Schluter, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1922030485
1415 TULANE AVE HC 66
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-3690
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Angela Traylor, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1427028844
1415 TULANE AVE HC-82
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5405
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Britta Smith, DNP, APRN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205352242
1401 FOUCHER ST
New Orleans, LA 70115
(302) 242-2070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi
John Freiberg, MD
Neurology
NPI 1609812791
1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 5 750
Merrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6976
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi

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 Dr. Brain, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Brain, Inc is 1912356163. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2016.

Where is Dr. Brain, Inc located?

Dr. Brain, Inc is located at 445 Helios Ave, Metairie, LA 70005. The listed phone number is (504) 836-2472.

What is Dr. Brain, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Dr. Brain, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Brain, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Brain, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Brain, Inc. 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 (4) and Nurse Practitioner (3). Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Brain, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Dr. Brain, Inc 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 Dr. Brain, Inc was last updated on June 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.