Joshua D Parks, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Gretna, LA

Joshua D Parks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Gretna, Louisiana. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 391-5275.

Joshua D Parks is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD200240) 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 1740470061.

Contact Information

Joshua D Parks, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy,
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 391-5275
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua D Parks
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience21 Years
Location2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, 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:
  • Joshua D Parks attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740470061
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214008861
  • Enrollment ID: I20090728000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua D Parks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740470061NPI-NPPES
00885892MedicaidMS
1058505MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD200240 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, 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. Joshua D Parks 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. Joshua D Parks 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
Joshua D Parks, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Joshua D Parks, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy,
Gretna, LA 70056

Ph: (504) 391-5275

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