DOROTHY A KORA MD
NPI 1962692475
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Metairie, LA
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 1
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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Dorothy Kora reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Kenner, LA 70065
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
- 313 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
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.
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, LAPhysician 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.
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.
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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Dorothy Kora's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dorothy Kora reassigns Medicare benefits to East Jefferson Physicians Group Urgent Care (Kenner, 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 Dorothy Kora's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Dorothy Kora accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, 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.
# Dorothy A Kora, MD · NPI 1962692475
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Metairie, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 31, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1962692475 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 31, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** MD.202199 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 410, Metairie, LA 70006-3021
- **Phone:** (504) 503-7256 · **Fax:** (504) 454-5001
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** East Jefferson Physicians Group Urgent Care (NPI 1053859082, Kenner, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans, class of 2006
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 11, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1077470 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1962692475) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.