The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC
NPI 1578607693 · Rheumatology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is a Rheumatology Physician organization in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1578607693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578607693
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Enrique Mendez, Owner(337) 493-7000
- License
- 24079 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-20
- Last updated
- 2008-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's NPI number?
- The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578607693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC?
- The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC located?
- The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 748 Bayou Pines East Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-7198.
- What is The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is (337) 493-7000.
- Does The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC accept Medicare?
- The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC?
- The authorized official listed on The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's NPPES record is Enrique Mendez, Owner. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's NPI active?
- Yes — The Arthritis Center of Southwest Louisiana, LLC's NPI (1578607693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.