Edward David Sledge, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Edward David Sledge, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 761-5200.

Edward David Sledge is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 20678) 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 1790703528.

Contact Information

Edward David Sledge, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726
(225) 761-5200
(225) 761-5247

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward David Sledge
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience35 Years
Location9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, 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:
  • Edward David Sledge graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790703528
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769676451
  • Enrollment ID: I20101026001438

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward David Sledge such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790703528NPI-NPPES
04551567MedicaidMS
1965561MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 20678 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Home Health Of Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHome health agency
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, 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. Edward David Sledge allows following entities to bill medicare on his 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. Edward David Sledge 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
Edward David Sledge, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726

Ph: (225) 761-5200
Edward David Sledge, MD
9001 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726

Ph: (225) 761-5200

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