Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford, DO - Medicare Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA

Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford, DO is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Deaconess Hospital Inc and her current practice location is 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 681-4500.

Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 304192) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1265675193.

Contact Information

Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford, DO
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop,
Shreveport, LA 71105-6800
(318) 681-4500
(318) 681-5551



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Amy Kathryn Gessford
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience15 Years
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265675193
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2009
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981853884
  • Enrollment ID: I20140114000841

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265675193NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 304192 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Deaconess Hospital IncEvansville, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Deaconess Hospital Inc9032021431308

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Entity NameDeaconess Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427097443
PECOS PAC ID: 9032021431
Enrollment ID: O20040115000129

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford, DO
Christus Shreveport-bossier Highlands Hospital, 1453 E Burt Kouns Industrial Loop,
Shreveport, LA 71105

Ph: (318) 681-4500
Dr Amy Kathryn Gessford, DO
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop,
Shreveport, LA 71105-6800

Ph: (318) 681-4500

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Phone: 318-626-0000    Fax: 318-629-4833
Dr. Indira Srinivasa Rao, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 510 E Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-221-8411    
Dr. Yanet Maria Perez Garcia, M.D.
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Paul Taylor Guidry, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Line Ave Ste 204, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-300-4926    Fax: 318-383-3951
Jennifer Leigh Loprete, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
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