Physician Profile
Chad Harston, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Hammond, LA. Chad is a 2001 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Chad cared for 1,824 Medicare patients across 28,034 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, screening mammography, and screening 3d breast mammography.
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15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
1221 S Broadway Department of Radiology
Lexington, KY 40504
5334 S Woodrow St Ste 101
Murray, UT 84107
2965 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
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Abdomen & Pelvis
Bone & Joint
Brain & Head
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
28,034 services · 1,824 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
375 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
375 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
99 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 74178 |
84 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
79 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
79 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
75 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
67 | |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
40 | |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
33 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Harston is a radiologist in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Harston is listed at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (985) 345-2700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Harston's National Provider Identifier is 1649260910. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Harston attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Harston has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Harston performs imaging including screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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