Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD, PHD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lake Charles, LA

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Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1997 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 401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 513-0100.

Daniel Lincoln Beckles is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 339572) 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 1548464837.

Contact Information

Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD, PHD
401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5864
(337) 513-0100
(337) 513-0105

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDaniel Lincoln Beckles
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, 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:
  • Daniel Lincoln Beckles graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548464837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890881213
  • Enrollment ID: I20240208002415

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Daniel Lincoln Beckles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548464837NPI-NPPES
03037698MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) N6167 (Texas)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 339572 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Homecare St PatrickLake charles, LAHome health agency
Christus Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake charles, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192538

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. Daniel Lincoln Beckles 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. Daniel Lincoln Beckles 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
Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD, PHD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000		Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD, PHD
401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr,
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5864

Ph: (337) 513-0100

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