Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS in Ball, LA - Dentist

Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS is a Dentist - General Practice based in Ball, Louisiana. Dr L Stephen Ortego is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 3996) and his current practice location is 5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, Louisiana. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 640-1470.

NPI number for Dr L Stephen Ortego is 1457497901 and his current mailing address is 5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, Louisiana. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1457497901.

Contact Information

	Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS
	5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, LA 71405-3362
	(318) 640-1470
	(318) 640-4700

Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full Name	Dr L Stephen Ortego
Gender	Male
Speciality	Dentist - General Practice
Location	5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1457497901
Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2007
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr L Stephen Ortego such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1457497901	NPI	-	NPPES
1839965	Medicaid	LA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
1223G0001X	Dentist - General Practice	3996 (Louisiana)	Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr L Stephen Ortego is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS 5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, LA 71405-3362 Ph: (318) 640-1470	Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS 5813 Monroe Hwy, Ball, LA 71405-3362 Ph: (318) 640-1470

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Dr L Stephen Ortego, DDS - Dentist in Ball, LA