Physician Profile
Derris W. Ray, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ray
Based in Amite, LA, Derris W. Ray, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Derris graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1977. According to Medicare claims data, Derris cared for 537 Medicare patients across 1,090 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (985) 748-5158
- Email not available
Practice Locations
309 WALNUT ST STE D
Amite, LA 70422
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,090 services · 537 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
62 |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90658 |
18 |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
62 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
819 |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | Lab test | 81000 |
35 |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
32 |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
19 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
18 |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Derris W. Ray specialize in?
Derris W. Ray is a family practice in Amite, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Derris W. Ray located?
Derris W. Ray is listed at 309 Walnut St Ste D, Amite, LA 70422. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Derris W. Ray's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 748-5158. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Derris W. Ray's NPI number?
Derris W. Ray's National Provider Identifier is 1780679746. 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
Where did Derris W. Ray train?
Derris W. Ray attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Derris W. Ray been practicing?
Derris W. Ray has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Derris W. Ray do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Derris W. Ray provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, trivalent, 0.5 ml dosage, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Derris W. Ray confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derris W. Ray. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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