OTIS R. BARNUM DO – NPI #1245224559
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

OTIS BARNUM is a physician located in NATCHITOCHES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245224559 to OTIS BARNUM on September 01, 2005. 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 5 years ago on Aug 16, 2021. 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 OTIS BARNUM below.

NPI Profile for
OTIS R. BARNUM

NPI Number
1245224559
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
OTIS R. BARNUM
Credentials
DO
Primary location
617 BIENVILLE ST
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457-5739
Phone: (318) 352-9880 Fax: (318) 357-1347
Mailing address
617 BIENVILLE ST STE A
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457-5740
Phone: (318) 352-9880 Fax: (318) 357-1347
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 16, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for OTIS BARNUM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1361984
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 LA 018855

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
OTIS BARNUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      501 KEYSER AVE
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ELARA CARING
      226 SOUTH DRIVE, SUITE A
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      622 RUSH STREET
      COUSHATTA, LA 71019
    • LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
      5770 HWY 1 BYPASS
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
  • NURSING HOME
    • COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES
      708 KEYSER AVENUE
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
    • NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
      720 KEYSER AVENUE
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE OF NATCHITOCHES, INC
      336 2ND STREET
      NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457

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