JOSHUA P. SLEEPER MD – NPI #1285834234
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

JOSHUA SLEEPER is an urologist located in COVINGTON, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285834234 to JOSHUA SLEEPER on July 18, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 30, 2024. 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 SLEEPER below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA P. SLEEPER

NPI Number
1285834234
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA P. SLEEPER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
71207 HIGHWAY 21
COVINGTON, LA 70433-7121
Phone: (985) 892-6811 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
433 Plaza St Ste 2B
Bogalusa, LA 70427-3729
Phone: (985) 730-6922
19184 Dr John Lambert Dr Ste A
Hammond, LA 70403-0936
Phone: (985) 542-7766
Fax: (985) 542-1754
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 30, 2024

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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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 LA MD205222

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
71207 HIGHWAY 21,
COVINGTON, LA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS-EPIC
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
433 PLAZA ST STE 2B,
BOGALUSA, LA 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0830.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS FHIR URL
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
433 PLAZA ST STE 2B,
BOGALUSA, LA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2008
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
JOSHUA SLEEPER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      42570 SOUTH AIRPORT RD
      HAMMOND, LA 70403
    • OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL
      433 PLAZA STREET
      BOGALUSA, LA 70427
    • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
      1900 SOUTH MAIN ST
      FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
    • TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 TULANE AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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