Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Kenner, LA

Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Kenner, Louisiana. She went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and her current practice location is 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-9206.

Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.204534) 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 1306022363.

Contact Information

Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas, MD
180 West Esplanade Avenue,
Kenner, LA 70065-2467
(504) 842-9206
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shontell Nakisha Thomas
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience17 Years
Location180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, 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 Shontell Nakisha Thomas attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306022363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/21/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537338504
  • Enrollment ID: I20110808000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306022363NPI-NPPES
06937091MedicaidMS
2156551MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 002713 (Georgia)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD.204534 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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 Shontell Nakisha Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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 Shontell Nakisha Thomas 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 Shontell Nakisha Thomas, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Shontell Nakisha Thomas, MD
180 West Esplanade Avenue,
Kenner, LA 70065-2467

Ph: (504) 842-9206

Reviews and Comments


Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Kenner, LA

Dr. Cynthia Alicia Williams, M.D.
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Practice Location: 200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite314, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: 504-464-8750    Fax: 504-464-8751
Dr. Myron Ernest Moorehead Ii, MD
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Michael Alan Wiedemann, MD
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Phone: 504-842-7588    
John P Mccrossen, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 180 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 501, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: 504-842-9206    
Christine Widdows Jordan, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: 504-842-7588    
Dr. Nina Leigh Mimbs, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3555 Loyola Dr Apt D, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: 504-464-8750    Fax: 504-464-8751

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