Alexander Scott Whitehead, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Kenner, LA

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Alexander Scott Whitehead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Kenner, Louisiana. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Belle Chasse Physician Services Llc and his current practice location is 180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 468-8600.

Alexander Scott Whitehead is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 305172) 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 1588082226.

Contact Information

Alexander Scott Whitehead, MD
180 W Esplanade Ave,
Kenner, LA 70065-2467
(504) 468-8600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Scott Whitehead
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience10 Years
Location180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, 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:
  • Alexander Scott Whitehead attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588082226
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2014
  • Last Update Date: 05/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517239239
  • Enrollment ID: I20170815004328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Scott Whitehead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588082226NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 305172 (Louisiana)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Belle Chasse Physician Services Llc9335379379207

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. Alexander Scott Whitehead 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
Entity NameBelle Chasse Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245653237
PECOS PAC ID: 9335379379
Enrollment ID: O20140313000496

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. Alexander Scott Whitehead 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
Alexander Scott Whitehead, MD
180 W Esplanade Ave,
Kenner, LA 70065-2467

Ph: (504) 468-8600		Alexander Scott Whitehead, MD
180 W Esplanade Ave,
Kenner, LA 70065-2467

Ph: (504) 468-8600

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