Dr Eric Joseph Wascome, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Eric Joseph Wascome, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Hospital Medicine Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 765-4050.

Dr Eric Joseph Wascome is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 026668) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992742811.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Joseph Wascome, MD
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Hospital Medicine Service,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
(225) 765-4050
(225) 765-4046



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Joseph Wascome
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience21 Years
Location5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric Joseph Wascome attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992742811
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103838156
  • Enrollment ID: I20060613000034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Joseph Wascome such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992742811NPI-NPPES
02127360MedicaidMS
P00330910OtherLARAIL ROAD MEDICARE
1059528MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 026668 (Louisiana)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 026668 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc4587849781521

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Entity NameOur Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033494943
PECOS PAC ID: 4587849781
Enrollment ID: O20120529000377

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Eric Joseph Wascome, MD
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Hospital Medicine Service,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375

Ph: (225) 765-4050
Dr Eric Joseph Wascome, MD
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Hospital Medicine Service,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375

Ph: (225) 765-4050

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Jennifer L Rippon, D.O.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-5864    Fax: 225-765-2013
Gregory Fusilier, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-927-1190    Fax: 225-927-0988
Dr. Yolanda Maria O'rourke,
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7968 Essen Park, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-761-6700    Fax: 225-761-6760
Patricia D. Whatley, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7373 Perkins Rd, Attn: Dee / Administration, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-769-4044    
Frederick Cerise,
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3810 W Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-578-8886    
Dr. Jon Richard Jackson, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-4050    Fax: 225-765-4046
Richard Frank Burroughs, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Earl K. Long Hospital, Lsu Unit, 5825 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Phone: 225-358-3938    

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