Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David Buttross work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David Buttross at 1 hospital: CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David Buttross see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lake Charles, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David Buttross's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does David Buttross accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David Buttross accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is David Buttross's NPI number?
- 1083615421. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David Buttross works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David Buttross at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190027
Practice locations
Addresses where David Buttross is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Suite 301Lake Charles, LA 70601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David Buttross as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lake Area Psychiatry LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083615421 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians