JOSHUA B. BACON MD – NPI #1396274551
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

JOSHUA BACON is a physician located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396274551 to JOSHUA BACON on June 09, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Apr 27, 2022. 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 JOSHUA BACON below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA B. BACON

NPI Number
1396274551
Enumeration Date

(about 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA B. BACON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4345 NELSON RD STE 102
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-4183
Phone: (337) 480-7900 Fax: (337) 602-6358
Mailing address
PO BOX 123594 DEPT 3594
DALLAS, TX 75312-0001
Phone: (337) 494-2772 Fax: (337) 494-2928
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 27, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)
LA 323354

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSHUA BACON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1701 OAK PARK BLVD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      422 KADE STREET, SUITE 3
      JENNINGS, LA 70546

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