Dr Edgar S Cooper, MD - Medicare Pathology in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Edgar S Cooper, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 5339 Odonavan, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 766-4999.

Dr Edgar S Cooper is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.010933) 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 1629039946.

Contact Information

Dr Edgar S Cooper, MD
5339 Odonavan,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4388
(225) 766-4999
(225) 763-5870

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edgar S Cooper
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience56 Years
Location5339 Odonavan, Baton Rouge, 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 Edgar S Cooper attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629039946
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961430293
  • Enrollment ID: I20050728000829

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edgar S Cooper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629039946NPI-NPPES
1192392MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD.010933 (Louisiana)Primary
207ZB0001XPathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine MD 010933 (Louisiana)Secondary

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. Dr Edgar S Cooper 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. Dr Edgar S Cooper 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 Edgar S Cooper, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-3387
Dr Edgar S Cooper, MD
5339 Odonavan,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4388

Ph: (225) 766-4999

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Pathology Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Brian W. Webb, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5339 Odonavan, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-767-4702
Zarius Drummond, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5339 O'donovan Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-767-4702
Dr. Leo A. Pei, M.D.
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Practice Location: 17000 Medical Center Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-752-2470    
Jennifer Jastram-belcher, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5339 O'donovan Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-767-4702
Dr. Peggy H. Polk, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5339 Odonavan, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-763-5870
Jonathan C Stone, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5339 O'donovan Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-767-4702
Amberly Lindau Nunez, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5339 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-766-4999    Fax: 225-767-4702

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