Joseph Kanter, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Joseph Kanter, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty and his current practice location is 2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, Health Care For The Homeless, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 658-2785.

Joseph Kanter is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 205042) 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 1679890321.

Contact Information

Joseph Kanter, MD
2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, Health Care For The Homeless,
New Orleans, LA 70113-1460
(504) 658-2785
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Kanter
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience14 Years
Location2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans, 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:
  • Joseph Kanter attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679890321
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466696562
  • Enrollment ID: I20130911000186

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Kanter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679890321NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 205042 (Louisiana)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 205042 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty963845961340

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. Joseph Kanter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275984973
PECOS PAC ID: 9638459613
Enrollment ID: O20161208001617

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. Joseph Kanter 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
Joseph Kanter, MD
1300 Perdido St, Suite 8e18- Health Department,
New Orleans, LA 70112-2125

Ph: (504) 658-2785
Joseph Kanter, MD
2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, Health Care For The Homeless,
New Orleans, LA 70113-1460

Ph: (504) 658-2785

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