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- 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Junius
Ralph W. Junius, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Metairie, LA. Ralph is a 2001 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Ralph is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ralph cared for 2,217 Medicare patients across 7,151 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659464618.
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
- (504) 309-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,151 services · 2,217 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
206 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
129 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
22 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
348 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
138 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
93 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
63 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
61 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Metairie 7
Same specialty, same city.
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 2001 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 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ralph W. Junius?
Ralph W. Junius is an orthopedic surgeon in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Ralph W. Junius's address?
Ralph W. Junius is listed at 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ralph W. Junius?
The number on file is (504) 309-6500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ralph W. Junius's NPI number?
Ralph W. Junius's National Provider Identifier is 1659464618. 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 Ralph W. Junius train?
Ralph W. Junius attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ralph W. Junius been practicing?
Ralph W. Junius has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ralph W. Junius perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph W. Junius performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ralph W. Junius confirmed this information?
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