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- 4212 W Congress St Ste 3100, Lafayette, LA 70506
About Dr. Yerger
Edward S. Yerger, M.D. is a specialist based in Lafayette, LA. Edward is a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 4,024 services to 1,340 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053317693.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (337) 703-3201
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Practice Locations
4212 W CONGRESS ST STE 3100
Lafayette, LA 70506
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,024 services · 1,340 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
88 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
75 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
66 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
225 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
100 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other specialists in Lafayette 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 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 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 1
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Edward S. Yerger?
Edward S. Yerger is a specialist in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Edward S. Yerger's address?
Edward S. Yerger is listed at 4212 W Congress St Ste 3100, Lafayette, LA 70506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Edward S. Yerger?
The number on file is (337) 703-3201. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Edward S. Yerger?
Edward S. Yerger's National Provider Identifier is 1053317693. 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 Edward S. Yerger train?
Edward S. Yerger attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Edward S. Yerger have?
Edward S. Yerger has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Edward S. Yerger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward S. Yerger performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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