Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Opelousas, LA

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Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2001 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund, Acadiana Radiology Group and his current practice location is 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 942-6883.

Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 025645) 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 1053330779.

Contact Information

Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr, MD
539 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6499
(337) 942-6883
(337) 942-6830

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerard A Ballanco Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience24 Years
Location539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, 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 Gerard A Ballanco Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053330779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/22/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183689441
  • Enrollment ID: I20041129000264

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053330779NPI-NPPES
1043184MedicaidLA
P00390429OtherLARAILROAD RETIREMENT MEDIC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 025645 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LAHospital
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital
Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LAHospital
Iberia Medical CenterNew iberia, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund0446163760370
Acadiana Radiology Group135540311454

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 Gerard A Ballanco Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameImaging Affiliates Of Baton Rouge, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710093687
PECOS PAC ID: 2769461862
Enrollment ID: O20040714000164
Entity NameNorthwest Imaging Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568556256
PECOS PAC ID: 1153349683
Enrollment ID: O20051103000506
Entity NameAcadiana Radiology Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649422726
PECOS PAC ID: 1355403114
Enrollment ID: O20090105000094

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 Gerard A Ballanco Jr 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 Gerard A Ballanco Jr, MD
460 Judice Rd,
Sunset, LA 70584-5156

Ph: (504) 352-6078		Dr Gerard A Ballanco Jr, MD
539 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6499

Ph: (337) 942-6883

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Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, M.D.
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Dr. Edward Daniel Willett,
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