Kristen Hanks, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Jennings, LA

Kristen Hanks, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Jennings, Louisiana. She graduated from nursing school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Edwards Family Medicine A Professional Medical Corporation and her current practice location is 1636 Elton Rd, Suite 204, Jennings, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 824-7833.

Kristen Hanks is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number AP07789) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1477961464.

Contact Information

Kristen Hanks, NP
1636 Elton Rd, Suite 204,
Jennings, LA 70546-3648
(337) 824-7833
(337) 824-7834

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKristen Hanks
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience11 Years
Location1636 Elton Rd, Jennings, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kristen Hanks graduated from nursing school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477961464
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2014
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133442627
  • Enrollment ID: I20150109000109

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristen Hanks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477961464NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP07789 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jennings American Legion HospitalJennings, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edwards Family Medicine A Professional Medical Corporation76181261944

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. Kristen Hanks allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEdwards Family Medicine A Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619236569
PECOS PAC ID: 7618126194
Enrollment ID: O20120926000523

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. Kristen Hanks 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
Kristen Hanks, NP
1636 Elton Rd, Suite 204,
Jennings, LA 70546-3648

Ph: (337) 824-7833
Kristen Hanks, NP
1636 Elton Rd, Suite 204,
Jennings, LA 70546-3648

Ph: (337) 824-7833

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Jennings, LA

Christian Lewis, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1322 Elton Rd, Suite P, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-824-2282    Fax: 337-824-0058
Karen Lynn Golla, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 422 Kade Dr Ste 1, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-388-6200    Fax: 337-388-6201
Amy Elizabeth Hulsey, APRN, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 805 State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-824-6150    
Jonathan Rochon, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-616-7000    
Michael Wallis, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 800-893-9698    
Mr. Matthew Paul Vincent, APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 114 N Lake Arthur Ave, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-246-7282    Fax: 866-788-0477

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