Jacob Lessing, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Jacob Lessing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 625 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 934-6525.

Jacob Lessing is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 306677) 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 1487912762.

Contact Information

Jacob Lessing, MD
625 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1900
(205) 934-6525
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJacob Lessing
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience12 Years
Location625 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Jacob Lessing attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487912762
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214177476
  • Enrollment ID: I20170831000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jacob Lessing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487912762NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 306677 (Louisiana)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, 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. Jacob Lessing 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. Jacob Lessing 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
Jacob Lessing, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (205) 934-6525
Jacob Lessing, MD
625 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1900

Ph: (205) 934-6525

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