Hector R Mena, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Baton Rouge, LA

Hector R Mena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1966 and has 58 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 769-4044.

Hector R Mena is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 03780R) 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 1801817572.

Contact Information

Hector R Mena, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326
(225) 769-4044
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameHector R Mena
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience58 Years
Location7373 Perkins Rd, 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:
  • Hector R Mena graduated from medical school in 1966
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801817572
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860580172
  • Enrollment ID: I20081118000207

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hector R Mena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801817572NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 03780R (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
Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation1254317001218

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameBaton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871546911
PECOS PAC ID: 1254317001
Enrollment ID: O20040624000911

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Entity NameLsuhn Billing Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992975775
PECOS PAC ID: 0446337802
Enrollment ID: O20080409000372

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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. Hector R Mena 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
Hector R Mena, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326

Ph: (225) 769-4044
Hector R Mena, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326

Ph: (225) 769-4044

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Dr. Jennifer L Rippon, D.O.
Rheumatology
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.
Rheumatology
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,
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7968 Essen Park, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Patricia D. Whatley, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7373 Perkins Rd, Attn: Dee / Administration, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-769-4044    
Frederick Cerise,
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Phone: 225-578-8886    
Dr. Jon Richard Jackson, M.D.
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Practice Location: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-4050    Fax: 225-765-4046
Richard Frank Burroughs, MD
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