NICHOLAS C. STEVENS PHD MD – NPI #1477551612
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

NICHOLAS STEVENS is a physician located in HAMMOND, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477551612 to NICHOLAS STEVENS on July 12, 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 23, 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 NICHOLAS STEVENS below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS C. STEVENS

NPI Number
1477551612
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS C. STEVENS
Credentials
PHD MD
Primary location
42388 PELICAN PROFESSIONAL PARK
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 542-6251 Fax: (985) 945-2386
Mailing address
PO BOX 1799
HAMMOND, LA 70404-1799
Phone: (985) 542-6251 Fax: (985) 945-2386
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 23, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for NICHOLAS STEVENS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA US HEALTHCARELA4250496
OTHERCIGNA HEALTHCARE OF LALA2705080004
MEDICAIDLA1198706
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 015218

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1979
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
NICHOLAS STEVENS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      42570 SOUTH AIRPORT RD
      HAMMOND, LA 70403
    • HOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      301 W WALNUT STREET
      AMITE, LA 70422
    • NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, L L C
      15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRIVE
      HAMMOND, LA 70403
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • STAT HOME HEALTH TRITON
      19184 DR JOHN LAMBERT DR
      HAMMOND, LA 70403
  • NURSING HOME
    • LODGE AT TANGI PINES (THE)
      10746 HWY 16
      AMITE, LA 70422

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