Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Louise Becnel, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lake Charles, LA
- NPI 1518928001
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 69.8 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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2770 3Rd Ave Ste 300
Lake Charles, LA 706018994
(337) 494-6800
fax (337) 494-4696 - Additional location
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1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 1
Lake Charles, LA 706018977
fax (337) 494-6811 - Additional location
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4345 Nelson RD Ste 201
Lake Charles, LA 706054183
fax (337) 494-6811 - Mailing address
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Po Box 122205 Dept 2205
Dallas, TX 753120001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #017638
- Medicaid
- LA #1376051
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518928001. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,181
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,257
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 514 | 259 | $120 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 113 | 64 | $113 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 91 | 89 | $76 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 91 | 89 | $29 | |
97597 |
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 83 | 16 | $34 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 58 | 49 | $169 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 41 | 31 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 36 | 32 | $163 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 25 | 23 | $109 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 22 | 22 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Lake Charles Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$107
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConvaTec INC. | 2 | $38.88 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $20.32 | |
| Mimedx Group, INC. | 1 | $19.62 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $14.55 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $13.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,055
Patients
800
Total drug cost
$395,038
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 406 | 109 | $4,800 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 371 | 103 | $5,523 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 305 | 76 | $2,369 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 198 | 43 | $757 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 192 | 56 | $3,868 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 188 | 64 | $2,509 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 187 | 57 | $2,116 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 178 | 48 | $2,085 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 177 | 46 | $5,360 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 175 | 45 | $2,504 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Louise Becnel's medical specialty?
Dr. Louise Becnel practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Louise Becnel practice?
Dr. Louise Becnel practices at 2770 3Rd Ave Ste 300, Lake Charles, LA 706018994. Office phone: 3374946800.
What is Dr. Louise Becnel's NPI?
Dr. Louise Becnel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518928001, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Louise Becnel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Louise Becnel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Louise Becnel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage (HCPCS 90694). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.