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NORTH OAKS INTERNAL MEDICINE
NPI 1942389986
Specialist in Hammond, LA

Active since November 02, 2006
15744 MEDICAL ARTS DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-4484(985) 345-0782 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About North Oaks Internal Medicine NPPES

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

NORTH OAKS INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1942389986) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Margaret Laughlin Winkler, Doctor/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942389986
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameNORTH OAKS INTERNAL MEDICINE
Location Address15744 MEDICAL ARTS DRHammond, LA 70403-1446
Mailing Address15744 Medical Arts DrHammond, LA 70403-1446 · (985) 345-4484 · Fax (985) 345-0782
Phone(985) 345-4484
Fax(985) 345-0782
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMargaret Laughlin WinklerDoctor/owner · (985) 345-4484
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 2008
✔ NPI 1942389986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 11363
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
15744 MEDICAL ARTS DR, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN5DD55LA

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

North Oaks Internal Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to North Oaks Internal Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Margaret Winkler, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1457362147
15744 MEDICAL ARTS PLAZA
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-4484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 North Oaks Internal Medicine's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Oaks Internal Medicine is 1942389986. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is North Oaks Internal Medicine located?

North Oaks Internal Medicine is located at 15744 Medical Arts Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-4484.

What is North Oaks Internal Medicine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is North Oaks Internal Medicine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. North Oaks Internal Medicine is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through North Oaks Internal Medicine?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to North Oaks Internal Medicine. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does North Oaks Internal Medicine accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list North Oaks Internal Medicine 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 North Oaks Internal Medicine was last updated on May 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.