Catherine Pechon, M.D.
NPI 1598177974 · Family Medicine Physician · Madisonville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Pechon, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Madisonville, LA (NPI 1598177974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598177974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322268 (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
12 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
412 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 | 162 | $106 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 89 | $47 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 37 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 32 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 | 97 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 319 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 264 | 83 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 211 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 182 | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 176 | 53 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 7 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
- 2014-05-20
- Last updated
- 2020-06-09
- Certified
- 2020-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Pechon's NPI number?
- Catherine Pechon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598177974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Pechon's specialty?
- Catherine Pechon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Pechon located?
- Catherine Pechon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1520 Highway 22 W, Madisonville, LA 70447-9441.
- What is Catherine Pechon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Pechon is (985) 773-1600.
- Does Catherine Pechon accept Medicare?
- Catherine Pechon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Pechon's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Pechon's NPI (1598177974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.