Dr Seema Gauri Walia, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Houma, LA

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Dr Seema Gauri Walia, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Houma, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice South Louisiana Medical Associates and her current practice location is 249 Corporate Dr, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 853-0900.

Dr Seema Gauri Walia is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 025628) 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 1730512583.

Contact Information

Dr Seema Gauri Walia, MD
249 Corporate Dr,
Houma, LA 70360-2769
(985) 853-0900
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Seema Gauri Walia
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location249 Corporate Dr, Houma, 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 Seema Gauri Walia graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730512583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2013
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042433351
  • Enrollment ID: I20140513002198

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Seema Gauri Walia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730512583NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 025628 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Louisiana Medical Associates8527968650108

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 Seema Gauri Walia allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSouth Louisiana Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942301379
PECOS PAC ID: 8527968650
Enrollment ID: O20040113000589
Entity NameJoshua M. Groetsch, Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740865864
PECOS PAC ID: 5294134680
Enrollment ID: O20210607000100

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 Seema Gauri Walia 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 Seema Gauri Walia, MD
201 Saint Charles Ave, Suite 4310,
New Orleans, LA 70170-1000

Ph: () -		Dr Seema Gauri Walia, MD
249 Corporate Dr,
Houma, LA 70360-2769

Ph: (985) 853-0900

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