Physician Profile
Michele M. Lajaunie, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lajaunie
Based in Covington, LA, Michele M. Lajaunie, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Michele graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. Michele is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Michele cared for 888 Medicare patients across 918 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast. NPI 1972514784 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
- (985) 875-2854
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 OCHSNER BLVD
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
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
Procedures & services
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
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
918 services · 888 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
102 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
82 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
68 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
50 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
48 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
42 | Too few peers to compare |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
42 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
40 | 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.
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 radiologists 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.
Other radiologists in Covington 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michele M. Lajaunie's specialty?
Michele M. Lajaunie is a radiologist in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michele M. Lajaunie?
Michele M. Lajaunie is listed at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michele M. Lajaunie?
The number on file is (985) 875-2854. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michele M. Lajaunie's NPI number?
Michele M. Lajaunie's National Provider Identifier is 1972514784. 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 Michele M. Lajaunie's education?
Michele M. Lajaunie attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michele M. Lajaunie been practicing?
Michele M. Lajaunie has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michele M. Lajaunie known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michele M. Lajaunie performs imaging including x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michele M. Lajaunie confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michele M. Lajaunie. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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