Burke Joseph Brooks Jr, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Baton Rouge, LA

Burke Joseph Brooks Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 761-5200.

Burke Joseph Brooks Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number L15121) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518991975.

Contact Information

Burke Joseph Brooks Jr, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726
(225) 761-5200
(225) 761-5508

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBurke Joseph Brooks Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience45 Years
Location9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Burke Joseph Brooks Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518991975
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698804037
  • Enrollment ID: I20100524000805

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Burke Joseph Brooks Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518991975NPI-NPPES
00123277MedicaidMS
1367711MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology L15121 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192417

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Burke Joseph Brooks Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Burke Joseph Brooks Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Burke Joseph Brooks Jr, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726

Ph: (225) 761-5200
Burke Joseph Brooks Jr, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726

Ph: (225) 761-5200

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