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LUCAS AINSWORTH M.D.
NPI 1912386863
Emergency Medicine in Hammond, LA

Active since May 26, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-2700(985) 230-6480 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lucas Ainsworth M.d. NPPES

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

LUCAS AINSWORTH M.D. (NPI 1912386863) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (308680) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912386863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLUCAS AINSWORTHCredential: M.D.
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 345-2700 · Fax (985) 230-6480
Phone(985) 345-2700
Fax(985) 230-6480
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2019
✔ NPI 1912386863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 308680✔ Licensed in MS · T-2902
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 115790 Paul Vega Md DrHammond, LA 70403 · Phone (985) 345-2700 · Fax (985) 230-6480
Location 22500 N State St, University PhysiciansJackson, MS 39216-4500 · Phone (870) 816-4818

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lucas Ainsworth M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709192933
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180125000614, I20180514000714
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
174 services169 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
113 services109 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services27 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riverside Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklinton, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191313
Location1900 South Main StFranklinton, LA 70438 · Washington County
Emergency services

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250162
Location149 Drinkwater BlvdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 20

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

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6939
MRS. KRISTEN KING NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-3066
DR. MARK EVANS HAILE
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1332
MARK EDWIN KOEPP RN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6685
SANDRA J CAPPS APRN, RN
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1682
DR. MICHAEL ALFRED CORDONE MD
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-2198
MR. GEORGE JOSEPH ROME III N.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6316
JOHN EASTERLY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1369

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 Lucas Ainsworth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Ainsworth is 1912386863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2015.

Where is Lucas Ainsworth located?

Lucas Ainsworth practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-2700.

What is Lucas Ainsworth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Lucas Ainsworth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucas Ainsworth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Lucas Ainsworth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucas Ainsworth is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St Tammany Parish Hospital, Riverside Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Ainsworth was last updated on July 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.