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William F Yost, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in Lake Charles, LA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1548366180

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name William F Yost
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1757 Imperial Blvd., Suite 230a, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
Fax (228) 831-1868
Enumeration date Sep 14, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Dec 13, 2011

Taxonomy & licenses

207L00000X Anesthesiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 14913 (MS) Secondary
207L00000X Anesthesiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD.11730R (LA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
01458513 Medicaid MS -
1429015 Medicaid LA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for William Yost?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for William Yost is 1548366180, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does William Yost practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Lake Charles, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-12-13.