Dr Paula M Sharkey, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Opelousas, LA

Dr Paula M Sharkey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice Acadiana Radiology Group and her current practice location is 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 942-6883.

Dr Paula M Sharkey is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 11825R) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1578556783.

Contact Information

Dr Paula M Sharkey, MD
539 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6499
(337) 942-6883
(337) 942-6883

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paula M Sharkey
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience32 Years
Location539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paula M Sharkey graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578556783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890757017
  • Enrollment ID: I20041101000077

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paula M Sharkey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578556783NPI-NPPES
300103794OtherLARAILROAD RETIREMENT MEDIC
1694002MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 11825R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LAHospital
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Acadiana Radiology Group135540311457

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 Paula M Sharkey allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAcadiana Radiology Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649422726
PECOS PAC ID: 1355403114
Enrollment ID: O20090105000094
Entity NameRadiology Associates Of Opelousas, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225366206
PECOS PAC ID: 5092859801
Enrollment ID: O20100217000521

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 Paula M Sharkey 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 Paula M Sharkey, MD
539 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6499

Ph: (337) 942-6883
Dr Paula M Sharkey, MD
539 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6499

Ph: (337) 942-6883

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Radiology Doctors in Opelousas, LA

Dr. Gerard A. Ballanco Jr., M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-6883    Fax: 337-942-6830
Mr. Calvin Dale Vidrine, CRA RJ RN
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 174 Grant Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-594-9637    Fax: 337-948-4556
Carol Pratt Becker, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-6883    Fax: 337-942-6883
Dr. Richard G. Lastrapes, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-6883    Fax: 337-942-6883
Dr. Edward Daniel Willett,
Radiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 539 East Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-6883    Fax: 337-942-6883

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