Dr Edward R Kofsky, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Covington, LA

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Dr Edward R Kofsky, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 42 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 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2736.

Dr Edward R Kofsky is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 345306) 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 1811978125.

Contact Information

Dr Edward R Kofsky, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2736
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward R Kofsky
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, 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 Edward R Kofsky graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811978125
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648443309
  • Enrollment ID: I20250604001312

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward R Kofsky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811978125NPI-NPPES
1487750MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 1883911 (New York)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 0101250688 (Virginia)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 345306 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St. Tammany Hospital Home HealthCovington, LAHome health agency
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192838

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 Edward R Kofsky 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 Edward R Kofsky 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 Edward R Kofsky, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-3000		Dr Edward R Kofsky, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2736

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