Quick answers
- Does Louise M. Becnel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louise M. Becnel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Louise M. Becnel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 331 Original Medicare patients and 1,725 services for Louise M. Becnel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louise M. Becnel's NPI number?
- 1518928001. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Louise M. Becnel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 331 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,725 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)493 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)446 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)108 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)72 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Louise M. Becnel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louise M. Becnel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190027
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190060
- West Calcasieu Cameron HospitalSulphur, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190013
Practice locations
Addresses where Louise M. Becnel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 921 1st AveSulphur, LA 70663 (337) 528‑7472
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louise M. Becnel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District49 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Sulphur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sulphur, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518928001 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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