Wilson B Baber, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Shreveport, LA

Wilson B Baber, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1455 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 207, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 221-3403.

Wilson B Baber is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 021943) 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 1386649788.

Contact Information

Wilson B Baber, MD
1455 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 207,
Shreveport, LA 71105-5634
(318) 221-3403
(318) 221-6744



Physician's Profile

Full NameWilson B Baber
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location1455 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 207, 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:
  • Wilson B Baber attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386649788
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052328267
  • Enrollment ID: I20060314000134

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wilson B Baber such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386649788NPI-NPPES
1681954MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 021943 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital

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. Wilson B Baber allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWilson B. Baber Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023143518
PECOS PAC ID: 0749366136
Enrollment ID: O20080326000154

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Wilson B Baber, MD
Po Box 44309,
Shreveport, LA 71134-4309

Ph: (318) 221-3403
Wilson B Baber, MD
1455 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 207,
Shreveport, LA 71105-5634

Ph: (318) 221-3403

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Claude Youngblood Bundrick Jr., MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-795-4770    Fax: 318-795-4775
Rogelio Orillac, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of Ophthalmology, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-7737    Fax: 318-675-5666
Thomas Boone Redens, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of Ophthalmology, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-6901    Fax: 318-675-4819
Mary Ellen Berg, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106
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Ann H Guy, MD
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Dr. Frederick Randall Kirchner, M.D.
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