Michael Wayne Yorek, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Baton Rouge, LA

Michael Wayne Yorek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 8595 Picardy Ave, Ste 100, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 763-4900.

Michael Wayne Yorek is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number L15377R) 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 1225030737.

Contact Information

Michael Wayne Yorek, MD
8595 Picardy Ave, Ste 100,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3670
(225) 763-4900
(225) 763-4938



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Wayne Yorek
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location8595 Picardy Ave, 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:
  • Michael Wayne Yorek attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225030737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890775282
  • Enrollment ID: I20040726000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Wayne Yorek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225030737NPI-NPPES
4F896B116OtherLAMEDICARE PTAN
1465071MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L15377R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthBaton rouge, LAHome health agency
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital
Womans HospitalBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc519362364395

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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. Michael Wayne Yorek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaton Rouge General Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992729560
PECOS PAC ID: 5193623643
Enrollment ID: O20040616000064

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael Wayne Yorek, MD
8490 Picardy Ave, Bldg 200,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3731

Ph: (225) 237-1754
Michael Wayne Yorek, MD
8595 Picardy Ave, Ste 100,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3670

Ph: (225) 763-4900

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Family Medicine Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Roderick A. Hart Sr., M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3801 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 601-454-9462    
Dr. Brent Oliver Campanella, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5131 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-769-0043    Fax: 225-769-0133
Robert Dwight Brower, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7037 Woodstock Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-975-8680    
Kristin Wemple Morvant, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16777 Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-754-3278    
Dr. Tamika Session Mayo, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3401 North Blvd, Ste 360, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 225-381-2712    Fax: 225-381-2715
Gregory F Ferrara, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13828 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone: 225-751-1544    Fax: 225-751-1909
James Michael Robinson, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7566 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-5500    Fax: 225-256-1400

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