Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Opelousas, LA

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Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Dakin Otolaryngology Llc and her current practice location is 1270 Attakapas Dr, Suite 201, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 942-3230.

Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.021223) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1871553008.

Contact Information

Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin, MD
1270 Attakapas Dr, Suite 201,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6549
(337) 942-3230
(337) 942-1659

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kim Lavergne Dakin
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience33 Years
Location1270 Attakapas Dr, Opelousas, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871553008
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345329660
  • Enrollment ID: I20080513000021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871553008NPI-NPPES
1694177MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD.021223 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dakin Otolaryngology Llc40828795722

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. Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSouthern Ent Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083713101
PECOS PAC ID: 0042313504
Enrollment ID: O20070321000477
Entity NameLsuhn Billing Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992975775
PECOS PAC ID: 0446337802
Enrollment ID: O20080409000372
Entity NameDakin Otolaryngology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245591916
PECOS PAC ID: 4082879572
Enrollment ID: O20120709000185

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. Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin 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
Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin, MD
604 N Acadia Rd Ste 101,
Thibodaux, LA 70301-4897

Ph: (985) 446-5079		Dr Kim Lavergne Dakin, MD
1270 Attakapas Dr, Suite 201,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6549

Ph: (337) 942-3230

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