Dr Derris Wayne Ray, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Amite, LA

Dr Derris Wayne Ray, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Amite, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 309 Walnut St, Ste D, Amite, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 748-5158.

Dr Derris Wayne Ray is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 14423) 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 1780679746.

Contact Information

Dr Derris Wayne Ray, MD
309 Walnut St, Ste D,
Amite, LA 70422-2055
(985) 748-5158
(985) 748-9942

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derris Wayne Ray
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location309 Walnut St, Amite, 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:
  • Dr Derris Wayne Ray attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780679746
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941351001
  • Enrollment ID: I20090701000011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derris Wayne Ray such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780679746NPI-NPPES
1306533MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 14423 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vital Link, A Home Care CompanyHammond, LAHome health agency
Modern Home Health, IncHammond, LAHome health agency
Hood Memorial HospitalAmite, LAHospital
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital

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. Dr Derris Wayne Ray 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
Dr Derris Wayne Ray, MD
309 Walnut St, Ste D,
Amite, LA 70422-2055

Ph: (985) 748-5158
Dr Derris Wayne Ray, MD
309 Walnut St, Ste D,
Amite, LA 70422-2055

Ph: (985) 748-5158

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General Practice Doctors in Amite, LA


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