Dr Meyer Kaplan, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Alexandria, LA

Dr Meyer Kaplan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 201 4th St, Suite 3a, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 445-5109.

Dr Meyer Kaplan is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number L10028R) 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 1760480149.

Contact Information

Dr Meyer Kaplan, MD
201 4th St, Suite 3a,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421
(318) 445-5109
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Meyer Kaplan
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location201 4th St, Alexandria, 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 Meyer Kaplan attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760480149
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062503022
  • Enrollment ID: I20080715000015

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Meyer Kaplan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760480149NPI-NPPES
1176881OtherLAFIRST HEALTH
LA800131OtherLATRICARE / HUMANA
1536253MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery L10028R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LAHospital
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital
Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LAHospital

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 Meyer Kaplan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMeyer Kaplan, Md, Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982742383
PECOS PAC ID: 3870666522
Enrollment ID: O20080715000016

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 Meyer Kaplan 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 Meyer Kaplan, MD
211 4th St, #30119,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 445-5109
Dr Meyer Kaplan, MD
201 4th St, Suite 3a,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 445-5109

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