Louise Becnel, MD
NPI 1518928001 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louise Becnel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1518928001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518928001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 017638 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,485 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 478 | $119 |
| 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'SG2211 | 446 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 108 | $111 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 94 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $168 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 417 | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 361 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 285 | 75 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 210 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 203 | 44 |
| Valsartan | 196 | 48 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4345 Nelson Rd Ste 201Lake Charles, LA 70605-4183Phone: (337) 494-6800Fax: (337) 494-6811
- 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 1Lake Charles, LA 70601-8977Phone: (337) 494-6800Fax: (337) 494-6811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-01
- Last updated
- 2022-04-27
- Certified
- 2022-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louise Becnel's NPI number?
- Louise Becnel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518928001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louise Becnel's specialty?
- Louise Becnel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louise Becnel located?
- Louise Becnel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2770 3rd Ave Ste 300, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994.
- What is Louise Becnel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louise Becnel is (337) 494-6800.
- Does Louise Becnel accept Medicare?
- Louise Becnel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louise Becnel's NPI active?
- Yes — Louise Becnel's NPI (1518928001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.