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- 3640 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Koppel
Rene N. Koppel, M.D. practices mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery in Metairie, LA. Rene is a 1970 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Rene provided 1,817 services to 851 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861459547.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (504) 454-1885
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3640 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,817 services · 851 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
696 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
288 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
182 | More often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
511 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
82 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
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 mohs surgery / dermatologic surgeons 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 mohs surgery / dermatologic surgeons in Metairie 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1970 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 2
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rene N. Koppel?
Rene N. Koppel is a mohs surgery / dermatologic surgeon in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Rene N. Koppel's address?
Rene N. Koppel is listed at 3640 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 Rene N. Koppel?
The number on file is (504) 454-1885. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rene N. Koppel?
Rene N. Koppel's National Provider Identifier is 1861459547. 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 Rene N. Koppel train?
Rene N. Koppel attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rene N. Koppel have?
Rene N. Koppel has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rene N. Koppel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rene N. Koppel performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, 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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