David Christian Osafo, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Ruston, LA

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David Christian Osafo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Ruston, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 255-3690.

David Christian Osafo is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.200842) 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 1467489542.

Contact Information

David Christian Osafo, MD
1200 S Farmerville St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5941
(318) 255-3690
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Christian Osafo
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience30 Years
Location1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, 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:
  • David Christian Osafo graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467489542
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/25/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022012137
  • Enrollment ID: I20060901000301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Christian Osafo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467489542NPI-NPPES
4K1897387OtherLAMEDICARE
1583251MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD.200842 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
Jackson Parish HospitalJonesboro, LAHospital
Fmol Health St FrancisMonroe, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192845

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. David Christian Osafo 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. David Christian Osafo 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
David Christian Osafo, MD
1200 S Farmerville St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5941

Ph: (318) 255-3690		David Christian Osafo, MD
1200 S Farmerville St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5941

Ph: (318) 255-3690

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