Daniel Beckles, M.D., PHD
NPI 1548464837 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Beckles, M.D., PHD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1548464837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548464837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N6167 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
128 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $143 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 26 | $703 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 22 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 21 | $1,580 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,130 across 43 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-12
- Last updated
- 2024-02-05
- Certified
- 2024-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Beckles's NPI number?
- Daniel Beckles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548464837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Beckles's specialty?
- Daniel Beckles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Beckles located?
- Daniel Beckles's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5864.
- What is Daniel Beckles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Beckles is (337) 513-0100.
- Does Daniel Beckles accept Medicare?
- Daniel Beckles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Beckles's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Beckles's NPI (1548464837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.