WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC – NPI #1558321943
Clinic/Center
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC is an AHC clinic located in MARRERO, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558321943 to WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC on March 28, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 261Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Clinic/Center.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 21, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC below.
NPI Profile for
WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC
(more than 20 years ago)
MARRERO, LA 70072 Phone: (504) 340-6711 Fax: (504) 348-3935
WESTWEGO, LA 70094-5070 Phone: (504) 236-7614 Fax: (504) 510-5899
PRESIDENT
Phone: (504) 236-7614
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Identifiers for WESTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | LA | 1941433 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 261Q00000X - Clinic/Center (Primary) |
LA |
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