JOEL D THIBODEAUX M.D.
NPI 1972698918
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Lake Charles, LA
About Joel D Thibodeaux M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOEL D THIBODEAUX M.D. (NPI 1972698918) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025001) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 2
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
Joel D Thibodeaux M.d. 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 Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Joel Thibodeaux reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77054
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Tyler, TX 75701
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 5,299 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 8
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 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, TXMemorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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 Joel Thibodeaux's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joel Thibodeaux is 1972698918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.
Where is Joel Thibodeaux located?
Joel Thibodeaux practices at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-3190.
What is Joel Thibodeaux's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.
Is Joel Thibodeaux enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joel Thibodeaux 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 organizations bill Medicare for Joel Thibodeaux's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Thibodeaux reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Brown & Associates Medical Laboratories, LLP (Houston, TX) and The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Tyler, TX). Each 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 Joel Thibodeaux's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joel Thibodeaux accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Joel Thibodeaux 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 Joel Thibodeaux affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joel Thibodeaux is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joel Thibodeaux was last updated on April 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Joel D Thibodeaux, M.D. · NPI 1972698918
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 4, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972698918 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 4, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
- **State license:** 025001 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1701 OAK PARK BLVD, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8911
- **Phone:** (337) 494-3190
## 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:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Brown & Associates Medical Laboratories, LLP (NPI 1912981747, Houston, TX); The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (NPI 1417099599, Tyler, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport, class of 2000
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 3, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Other 1972698918; Medicaid 1423602 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972698918) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.