Dr Nicholas J Persich, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA

Dr Nicholas J Persich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 120, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 456-6701.

Dr Nicholas J Persich is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 019601) 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 1235245705.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas J Persich, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 120,
Metairie, LA 70006-3002
(504) 456-6701
(504) 456-6843



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas J Persich
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, 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 Nicholas J Persich attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235245705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365341542
  • Enrollment ID: I20040407000476

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas J Persich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235245705NPI-NPPES
5372667009OtherCIGNA
4413302OtherAETNA
1930989MedicaidLA
4334849824EOtherLABLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 019601 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc3375531379544

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Entity NameMetropolitan Gastroenterology Associates Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902822547
PECOS PAC ID: 3274432299
Enrollment ID: O20040108000039

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Entity NameTexas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154837391
PECOS PAC ID: 3375531379
Enrollment ID: O20180125001639

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nicholas J Persich, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 120,
Metairie, LA 70006-3002

Ph: (504) 456-6701
Dr Nicholas J Persich, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 120,
Metairie, LA 70006-3002

Ph: (504) 456-6701

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3321 W Esplanade Ave S, Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-266-2444    Fax: 504-266-2445
Dr. Ashish Udhrain, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4204 Houma Blvd, Fl 2, Metairie, LA 70006
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