Brian L Pettiford, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Brian L Pettiford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-3966.

Brian L Pettiford is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD206806) 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 1255306783.

Contact Information

Brian L Pettiford, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-3966
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian L Pettiford
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, 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:
  • Brian L Pettiford attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255306783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941103311
  • Enrollment ID: I20140919000353

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian L Pettiford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255306783NPI-NPPES
20091811OtherPAAMERIHEALTH MERCY-WMG
01034231MedicaidMS
2371461MedicaidLA
1541821OtherPAGATEWAY-WMG
037212900MedicaidMD
101094283MedicaidPA
1628981OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
280433OtherPAUNISON-WMG
953505OtherMDCAREFIRST MD BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD417309 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208600000XSurgery MD417309 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD206806 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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. Brian L Pettiford 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. Brian L Pettiford 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
Brian L Pettiford, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Brian L Pettiford, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-3966

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