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Sterling Michael Suggs , PA

Physician Assistant • Gretna, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Sterling Suggs, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Gretna, LA. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Sterling Suggs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 148 WALL BLVD.

Sterling Suggs is affiliated with Dr Douglas Mehaffie Md Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

148 Wall Blvd

Gretna, LA 700567107

Telephone 5043932273
Fax 5043932274
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Hospitalist Practice Facility NPI 1821034620

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Gretna, LA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -0.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 3.6 Yrs
State Avg: 10.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Gretna, LA (1565 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
24.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Suggs (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Gretna Specialty Average (3.6 Years) 3.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
18 18 $180.00 $136.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 11 $140.00 $104.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-27
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License LA 338085

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dr Douglas Mehaffie Md Llc

309 Belle Terre Blvd, La Place, LA 700682433

Phone: 9853592273

Dr Douglas Mehaffie Md Llc

4001 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA 700582389

Phone: 5044202273

Dr Douglas Mehaffie Md Llc

4907 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 701154017

Phone: 5042290599

Dr Douglas Mehaffie Md Llc

148 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 700567107

Phone: 5043932273

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Emily Wehle , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1366123887

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1417476813

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Paige Decareaux

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1528834835
Keiffer Smith , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1578241980

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tia Trahan , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1588008627

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Caroline Brennan , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1639722580

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location July 27, 2023

Registered at 148 WALL BLVD, GRETNA, LA 700567107 (Tel: 5043932273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2023

Registered at 6409 LOUISVILLE ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701243139 (Tel: 2254854010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2023

Recorded as STERLING SUGGS, PA

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 18, 2023

Registered at 35743 DURANGO DR, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 707060820 (Tel: 2254854010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2023

Registered at 35743 DURANGO DR, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 707060820 (Tel: 2254854010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2023

Recorded as STERLING SUGGS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2023

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316634538
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 18, 2023
Last Update: July 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6409 Louisville St

New Orleans, LA 701243139

Phone: 2254854010

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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