Individual provider

Leonel Lacayo, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician Medicare enrolled

Leonel Lacayo, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA, registered under NPI 1801966973.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 6615 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. 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
MD020355 LA Gastroenterology Physician primary
0101286275 VA Gastroenterology Physician
74838 TN Gastroenterology Physician

Licences are recorded in 3 states: LA, VA, TN. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Gastroenterology
PAC ID
6204887326

Enrolled in Medicare 3 times, across 3 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Louisiana I20090808000089 Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Tennessee I20250929002437 Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Virginia I20251103000101 Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Gastroenterology. There are 3 separate enrolment records across 3 states (LA, TN, VA). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. 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.

Licensed in 3 states

This provider holds licences in 3 states: Louisiana, Tennessee and Virginia. The practice address on file is in Baton Rouge, LA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

LA Louisiana practice address
Licence
MD020355
Specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the LA board →
TN Tennessee
Licence
74838
Specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the TN board →
VA Virginia
Licence
0101286275
Specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the VA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Gastroenterology covers

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RG0100X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Gastroenterology MD020355 LA primary
207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Gastroenterology 0101286275 VA
207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Gastroenterology 74838 TN

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.

NPI1801966973 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 8, 2006
Last updatedSep 30, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 6615 PERKINS RD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 819-1190
Fax (225) 819-1199
Mailing address 8490 PICARDY AVE BLDG 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
This record was updated on Sep 30, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1801966973 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 3 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 8 0 1 9 6 6 9 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 0 1 9 6 3 9 5

Sum = 67 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3

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 1801966973?
NPI 1801966973 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Leonel Lacayo, M.D. in Baton Rouge, 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 Gastroenterology cover?
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes…
How do I contact Leonel Lacayo, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (225) 819-1190, last updated Sep 30, 2025. 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 Leonel Lacayo, M.D. 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 1801966973 a valid number?
Yes. 1801966973 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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