Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

James Phillip Gaharan, MD

Individual provider Hematology & Oncology Physician · NPI 1689753014

James Phillip Gaharan, MD is an Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1969, 57 years ago. Practices with Swla Center for Health Services, a 26-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
57
Trained at
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

2000 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2641
Phone: (337) 769-9451
Fax: (337) 769-9460
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 2770 3rd Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994 — (337) 494-6800

Specialties & licences

Internal Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence MD.011115 (LA)
Hematology & Oncology Physician Taxonomy 207RH0003X · Licence L011115 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1689753014
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 5, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 10, 2026
Certification dateJune 10, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated 1969 (57 years in practice)
Group practice Swla Center For Health Services — 26 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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