Kamel Brakta, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Shreveport, LA

Kamel Brakta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic and his current practice location is 2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 311, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 212-6270.

Kamel Brakta is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.206464) 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 1104087634.

Contact Information

Kamel Brakta, MD
2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 311,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3981
(318) 212-6270
(318) 212-6275



Physician's Profile

Full NameKamel Brakta
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 311, Shreveport, 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:
  • Kamel Brakta attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104087634
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941439590
  • Enrollment ID: I20140131001197

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kamel Brakta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104087634NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD.206464 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic07494193722

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWk South Surgical Hospitalists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760779508
PECOS PAC ID: 1355519745
Enrollment ID: O20110801000237

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Entity NameWk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831527266
PECOS PAC ID: 0749419372
Enrollment ID: O20140131000475

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Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kamel Brakta, MD
2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 311,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3981

Ph: (318) 212-6270
Kamel Brakta, MD
2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 311,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3981

Ph: (318) 212-6270

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Surgery Doctors in Shreveport, LA

James R Barnes, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1455 E Bert Koun Loop, Suite #105, Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: 318-798-4433    Fax: 318-798-4432
Mary T Kim, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-6154    
Dr. Paul E Perkowski, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-626-0000    Fax: 318-629-4833
Dr. James Booth Burke, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1202 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-212-8780    Fax: 318-212-6752
Jennifer Kim, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Surgery, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-2655    
Dr. Terry Lairmore, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-626-0000    
Dr. Mark H Smith, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 3d, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-212-4799    Fax: 318-424-3642

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