DOROTHY A KORA MD
NPI 1962692475
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Metairie, LA

Active since July 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 503-7256(504) 454-5001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dorothy A Kora Md NPPES

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

DOROTHY A KORA MD (NPI 1962692475) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.202199) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962692475
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY A KORACredential: MD
Location Address4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410Metairie, LA 70006-3021
Mailing Address1100 Poydras St., 2500 Energy CentreNew Orleans, LA 70163-2500 · (504) 527-9953 · Fax (504) 527-9950
Fax(504) 454-5001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2024
NPI 1962692475 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.202199
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410, Metairie, LA 70006

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1077470LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dorothy A Kora Md 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 ID2466670005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140825000177
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

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70006 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 5

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Nurse Practitioner
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006

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 Dorothy Kora's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Kora is 1962692475. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2007.

Where is Dorothy Kora located?

Dorothy Kora practices at 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 410, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 503-7256.

What is Dorothy Kora's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Dorothy Kora enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Kora 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.

What insurance does Dorothy Kora accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Dorothy Kora 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 Dorothy Kora affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dorothy Kora is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Kora was last updated on April 11, 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.