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LOUISIANA ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY,LLC
NPI 1962794404
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Shreveport, LA

Active since May 03, 2011
8508 LINE AVE STE C, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106(318) 219-7704(318) 219-7752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc NPPES

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

LOUISIANA ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY,LLC (NPI 1962794404) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Shreveport, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. The organization lists Kyla Lokitz, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962794404
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameLOUISIANA ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY,LLC
Location Address8508 LINE AVE STE CShreveport, LA 71106-6131
Mailing AddressPo Box 6860Shreveport, LA 71136-6860 · (318) 219-7704 · Fax (318) 219-7752
Phone(318) 219-7704
Fax(318) 219-7752
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKyla LokitzOwner · (318) 219-7704
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1962794404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
8508 LINE AVE STE C, Shreveport, LA 71106
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1060828LA
OtherP01005688LA · Railroad Medicare

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)

Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc 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 Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Kyla Lokitz, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1013132653
8508 LINE AVE STE C
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 219-7704
✔ 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 Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc is 1962794404. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2011.

Where is Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc located?

Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc is located at 8508 Line Ave Ste C, Shreveport, LA 71106. The listed phone number is (318) 219-7704.

What is Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc. 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 Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc 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 Louisiana Arthritis And Rheumatology,llc was last updated on August 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.