Dr Sherman S Wiggins, MD - Medicare Cardiac Electrophysiology in Shreveport, LA

Dr Sherman S Wiggins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a member of the group practice Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists and his current practice location is 1453 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 112, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 798-9400.

Dr Sherman S Wiggins is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.018997) 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 1063402717.

Contact Information

Dr Sherman S Wiggins, MD
1453 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 112,
Shreveport, LA 71105-6810
(318) 798-9400
(318) 795-4656

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sherman S Wiggins
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Electrophysiology
Experience38 Years
Location1453 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 112, Shreveport, 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 Sherman S Wiggins attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063402717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284642448
  • Enrollment ID: I20060329000474

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sherman S Wiggins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063402717NPI-NPPES
127235001MedicaidAR
1973807MedicaidLA
060021052OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE
107224101MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease MD.018997 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RC0001XInternal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology MD.018997 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists731522475520

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 Sherman S Wiggins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdvanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881127090
PECOS PAC ID: 7315224755
Enrollment ID: O20170512002294

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 Sherman S Wiggins 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 Sherman S Wiggins, MD
Po Box 51008,
Shreveport, LA 71135-1008

Ph: (318) 798-9400
Dr Sherman S Wiggins, MD
1453 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 112,
Shreveport, LA 71105-6810

Ph: (318) 798-9400

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