KENNETH JOSEPH WADDELL
NPI 1912761768
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lake Charles, LA

Active since February 12, 2024Accepts Medicare Assignment
1701 OAK PARK BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 494-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kenneth Joseph Waddell NPPES

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

KENNETH JOSEPH WADDELL (NPI 1912761768) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (234093) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. He is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912761768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH JOSEPH WADDELL
Location Address1701 OAK PARK BLVDLake Charles, LA 70601-8911
Mailing Address2305 Pinewood Dr SLake Charles, LA 70607-7522 · (337) 764-5751
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1912761768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 234093
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1701 OAK PARK BLVD, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth Joseph Waddell 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 ID3577902782
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240422001019

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Anesthesiology
2750 ASTER ST
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 45 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190060
Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Emergency Medicine
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Pharmacist
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Emergency Medicine
1701 OAK PARK BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPT
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Physician Assistant
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
General Acute Care Hospital
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Registered Nurse
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Pharmacist
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

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 Kenneth Waddell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Waddell is 1912761768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2024.

Where is Kenneth Waddell located?

Kenneth Waddell practices at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-3000.

What is Kenneth Waddell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Kenneth Waddell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Waddell 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kenneth Waddell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Waddell reassigns Medicare benefits to Lcms Cardiovascular Diseases, LLC (Lake Charles, 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 Kenneth Waddell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Waddell accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Kenneth Waddell 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.

Is Kenneth Waddell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Waddell is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Waddell was last updated on February 24, 2024. 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.