SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PHYSICIANS, LLC
NPI 1972384139
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since October 12, 2023
4200 NELSON RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 474-6370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2024, Oct 12, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Southwest Louisiana Physicians, Llc NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PHYSICIANS, LLC (NPI 1972384139) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Lake Charles and lists Lisha Falk, Vp Of Contracting, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972384139
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PHYSICIANS, LLC
Location Address4200 NELSON RDLake Charles, LA 70605-4118
Mailing Address200 Corporate BlvdLafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLisha FalkVp Of Contracting · (337) 609-1221
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1972384139 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
4200 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1524 Dr Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601-5725 · Phone (337) 436-2511

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southwest Louisiana Physicians, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

60

Medicare enrollment records show 60 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Internal Medicine44
Family Practice10
Hospitalist3
Nurse Practitioner2
Emergency Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 60
Hospitalist
NPI 1447677810
1905 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 990-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1760688311
750 BAYOU PINES EAST DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(866) 328-8346
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1427317858
1000 WALTERS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1235218660
1000 WALTERS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275811572
1000 WALTERS ST
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1033854112
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1114987229
1717 OAK PARK BLVD 3RD FL
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 475-8100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1700846169
1717 OAK PARK BLVD 3RD FL
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 475-8100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1427184126
1322 ELTON RD SUITE F
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-8868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760214100
3080 COLLEGE ST
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 212-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare53 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1528046315
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 387-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare127 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1154736270
3600 FLORIDA BLVD INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 252-8349
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare127 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1639665136
6431 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 500-6526
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare133 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1457585739
18220 TOMBALL PKWY
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 737-0587
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare139 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1083034771
17500 W GRAND PKWY S
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 338-5502
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare153 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1619357209
8001 YOUREE DR STE 4007
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 212-3821
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare158 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1235700535
1501 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 626-4092
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare161 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1841481041
1415 TULANE AVE 6TH FLOOR
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare191 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1427021435
1105 CENTRAL EXPY N STE 235
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-6042
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare286 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1639593395
502 E MONROE ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 755-4060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,104 mi
See all 60 clinicians

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 Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC is 1972384139. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2023.

Where is Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC located?

Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC is located at 4200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 474-6370.

What is Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 60 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southwest Louisiana Physicians, 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. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (44), Family Practice (10) and Hospitalist (3). Of these, 8 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Southwest Louisiana Physicians, 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 Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC was last updated on January 3, 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.