Rafael A Cortes-moran, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Gretna, LA

Rafael A Cortes-moran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gretna, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 441 Wall Blvd., Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 371-6550.

Rafael A Cortes-moran is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.201171) 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 1518916683.

Contact Information

Rafael A Cortes-moran, MD
441 Wall Blvd.,
Gretna, LA 70056-7723
(504) 371-6550
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael A Cortes-moran
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location441 Wall Blvd., 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:
  • Rafael A Cortes-moran graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518916683
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507906914
  • Enrollment ID: I20091216000166

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael A Cortes-moran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518916683NPI-NPPES
1505960MedicaidLA
05435004MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 201171 (Louisiana)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 12936 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD.201171 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Home Health Of New OrleansMetairie, LAHome health agency
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital
St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, 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. Rafael A Cortes-moran 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. Rafael A Cortes-moran 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
Rafael A Cortes-moran, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Rafael A Cortes-moran, MD
441 Wall Blvd.,
Gretna, LA 70056-7723

Ph: (504) 371-6550

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