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- 2967 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570
About Dr. Ellender
Based in Opelousas, LA, Lee D. Ellender, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Lee graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2000. Lee is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Lee provided 4,118 services to 1,078 patients. The services billed most often include chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1558364331 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 594-8958
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2967 S UNION ST
Opelousas, LA 70570
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
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
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
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
4,118 services · 1,078 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
161 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
64 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from recombinant dna | Treatment | 90673 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
333 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
256 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
953 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
603 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
528 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 2
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 Opelousas 7
Same specialty, same city.
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 2000 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 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 is Lee D. Ellender's specialty?
Lee D. Ellender is a family practice in Opelousas, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Lee D. Ellender?
Lee D. Ellender is listed at 2967 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lee D. Ellender?
The number on file is (337) 594-8958. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lee D. Ellender?
Lee D. Ellender's National Provider Identifier is 1558364331. 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
What is Lee D. Ellender's education?
Lee D. Ellender attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lee D. Ellender have?
Lee D. Ellender has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lee D. Ellender known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lee D. Ellender performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lee D. Ellender's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lee D. Ellender. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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