Michael J Becker, MD - Medicare Neurology in Lacombe, LA

Michael J Becker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Lacombe, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Paradigm Health System and his current practice location is 64301 Hwy 434, Lacombe, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 882-4500.

Michael J Becker is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 022810) 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 1992703920.

Contact Information

Michael J Becker, MD
64301 Hwy 434,
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-4500
(985) 882-4501



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael J Becker
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience29 Years
Location64301 Hwy 434, Lacombe, 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:
  • Michael J Becker attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992703920
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103909841
  • Enrollment ID: I20080219000034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Becker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992703920NPI-NPPES
1483052MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 022810 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paradigm Health System701216246431

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameParadigm Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780929604
PECOS PAC ID: 7012162464
Enrollment ID: O20130309000011

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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. Michael J Becker 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
Michael J Becker, MD
64301 Hwy 434,
Lacombe, LA 70445

Ph: (985) 882-4500
Michael J Becker, MD
64301 Hwy 434,
Lacombe, LA 70445

Ph: (985) 882-4500

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