ALEXANDER W SUNG M.D.
NPI 1922323450
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 26, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alexander W Sung M.d. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER W SUNG M.D. (NPI 1922323450) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.205126) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922323450
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER W SUNGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2014
✔ NPI 1922323450 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.205126✔ Licensed in MS · 23379
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.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid08855527MS
Medicaid2107682LA
Medicare PIN367431YH3ULA

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

Alexander W Sung 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 ID2860612264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141007001926
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Sung reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Pediatrics
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 181 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD
Luling, LA 70070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
500 RUE DE SANTE
La Place, LA 70068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1990 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
Houma, LA 70363
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
Lufkin, TX 75904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 101 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 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.
117 services114 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.
57 services57 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.
29 services28 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number190183
Location1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Alexander Sung's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Sung is 1922323450. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2010.

Where is Alexander Sung located?

Alexander Sung practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3460.

What is Alexander Sung's specialty?

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

Is Alexander Sung enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Sung 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 organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Sung's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Sung reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA), Belle Chasse Emergency Group LLC (New Orleans, LA), Kenner Emergency Group LLC (Kenner, LA), Luling Emergency Group LLC (Luling, LA), St. John Emergency Group LLC (La Place, LA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Alexander Sung's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Sung accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Alexander Sung 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 Alexander Sung affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Sung is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital and Leonard J Chabert Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Sung was last updated on December 17, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.