Walter S Choate, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Jefferson, LA

Walter S Choate, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Jefferson, Louisiana. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 736-4800.

Walter S Choate is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.202839) 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 1861682791.

Contact Information

Walter S Choate, MD
1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1,
Jefferson, LA 70121-1015
(504) 736-4800
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter S Choate
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience17 Years
Location1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, 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:
  • Walter S Choate attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861682791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628292927
  • Enrollment ID: I20170923000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter S Choate such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861682791NPI-NPPES
1000612MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 46409 (Arizona)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD.202839 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Walter S Choate allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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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. Walter S Choate is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Walter S Choate, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Walter S Choate, MD
1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1,
Jefferson, LA 70121-1015

Ph: (504) 736-4800

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