CATHERINE J. PECHON M.D. – NPI #1598177974
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CATHERINE PECHON is a physician located in MADISONVILLE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598177974 to CATHERINE PECHON on May 20, 2014. 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 6 years ago on Jun 09, 2020. 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 CATHERINE PECHON below.

NPI Profile for
CATHERINE J. PECHON

NPI Number
1598177974
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CATHERINE J. PECHON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1520 HIGHWAY 22 W
MADISONVILLE, LA 70447-9441
Phone: (985) 773-1600 Fax: (985) 773-1601
Mailing address
PO BOX 54482
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70154-4482
Phone: (985) 898-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 09, 2020

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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 322268

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

Education
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2014
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
CATHERINE PECHON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN
      710 CENTER STREET
      COLUMBUS, GA 31901
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ST. TAMMANY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH
      1010 S POLK STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433

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