Individual provider

Heather Barnes, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Heather Barnes, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Covington, LA, registered under NPI 1538628730.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 95 JUDGE TANNER BLVD, Covington, LA 70433. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
336412 LA Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 336412 issued in LA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
0840650156
Enrollment ID
I20230718004049

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1538628730 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 18, 2019
Last updatedJul 5, 2023
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 95 JUDGE TANNER BLVD
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 867-3800
Mailing address 1430 TULANE AVE # 8422
New Orleans, LA 70112
The last update on file is Jul 5, 2023. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1538628730 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 0 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 3 8 6 2 8 7 3
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 6 8 3 2 7 7 6

Sum = 70 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1538628730?
NPI 1538628730 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Heather Barnes, MD in Covington, LA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Heather Barnes, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (985) 867-3800, last updated Jul 5, 2023. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Heather Barnes, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1538628730 a valid number?
Yes. 1538628730 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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