Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout RAPHAEL
Based in Hammond, LA, Howard James Raphael, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Howard graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1989. Howard is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 336 services to 200 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (852) 305-8009
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1902 S MORRISON BLVD
Hammond, LA 70403
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
336 services · 200 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
89 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
208 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
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 2
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.
Other family practices in Hammond 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Raphael?
Dr. Raphael is a family practice in Hammond, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Raphael's address?
Dr. Raphael is listed at 1902 S MORRISON BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raphael?
The number on file is (852) 305-8009. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Raphael?
Dr. Raphael's National Provider Identifier is 1881639797. 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 Dr. Raphael train?
Dr. Raphael attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Raphael have?
Dr. Raphael has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Raphael perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Raphael performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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