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Internal Medicine

Merrill J. Laurent, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Covington, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Merrill J. Laurent, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in New Orleans, LA and Covington, LA. NPI 1083673917. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Merrill J. Laurent, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1Group practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Merrill J. Laurent work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Merrill J. Laurent at 2 hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center Acute and St Tammany Parish Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Merrill J. Laurent see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Covington, LA, Mandeville, LA and New Orleans, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Merrill J. Laurent's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Merrill J. Laurent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merrill J. Laurent 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 the phone number for Merrill J. Laurent?
(985) 898-3743, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Merrill J. Laurent's NPI number?
1083673917. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Merrill J. Laurent works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merrill J. Laurent at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Merrill J. Laurent is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Merrill J. Laurent as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1166 clinicians in the group
  • Curana Health of Louisiana LLC141 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Covington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083673917
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians