CARL M. DITCH M.D. – NPI #1124101225
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CARL DITCH is a physician located in NEW IBERIA, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124101225 to CARL DITCH on October 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Jul 15, 2009. 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 CARL DITCH below.

NPI Profile for
CARL M. DITCH

NPI Number
1124101225
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CARL M. DITCH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2316 E. MAIN ST.
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
Phone: (337) 364-1103 Fax: (337) 364-1194
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CARL DITCH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1199150
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 LA 013926

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Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1976
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
CARL DITCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ABBEVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      118 N HOSPITAL DR
      ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
    • FRANKLIN FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
      1097 NORTHWEST BLVD
      FRANKLIN, LA 70538
    • IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER
      2315 E MAIN STREET
      NEW IBERIA, LA 70562
    • OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
    • OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PARKWAY
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACADIAN HOMECARE OF NEW IBERIA, LLC
      124 E MAIN STREET, SUITE 210
      NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
    • GRACE HOME HEALTH
      1602 PINHOOK RD, STE 301
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

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