Jose Mena, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Hammond, LA

Jose Mena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Hammond, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice North Oaks Medical Center, Llc, North Oaks Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403, Hammond, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 230-7350.

Jose Mena is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.12638R) 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 1740241363.

Contact Information

Jose Mena, MD
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403,
Hammond, LA 70403-1426
(985) 230-7350
(985) 230-7351



Physician's Profile

Full NameJose Mena
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403, Hammond, 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:
  • Jose Mena graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740241363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335190248
  • Enrollment ID: I20050208001050

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jose Mena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740241363NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD.12638R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc2466629522228
North Oaks Physician Group Llc913337887085

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Medicare Reassignments

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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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Entity NameNorth Oaks Medical Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972630705
PECOS PAC ID: 2466629522
Enrollment ID: O20120117000359

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Entity NameNorth Oaks Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427035211
PECOS PAC ID: 9133378870
Enrollment ID: O20121012000490

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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. Jose 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
Jose Mena, MD
Po Box 3087,
Hammond, LA 70404-3087

Ph: (985) 230-3668
Jose Mena, MD
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403,
Hammond, LA 70403-1426

Ph: (985) 230-7350

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