Azem Chami, - Medicare Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Azem Chami, is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 626-0000.

Azem Chami is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 322833) 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 1073066247.

Contact Information

Azem Chami,
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
(318) 626-0000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAzem Chami
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience22 Years
Location1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, 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:
  • Azem Chami graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073066247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2016
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315233798
  • Enrollment ID: I20210614000135

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Azem Chami such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073066247NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 322833 (Louisiana)Primary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 322833 (Louisiana)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-st Mary Medical CentShreveport, LAHospital
Ochsner Lsu Health ShreveportShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice4082902721529

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. Azem Chami allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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. Azem Chami 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
Azem Chami,
1512 W Kirby Pl,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3822

Ph: (318) 626-0287
Azem Chami,
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Ph: (318) 626-0000

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