Physician Profile
Ricardo Samudia, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Samudia
Ricardo Samudia, MD is a healthcare provider in Lake Charles, LA specializing in family medicine — adult medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ricardo provided 261 services to 243 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, and emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 475-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Adult 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
Blood
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear, nose & throat
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
Endocrinology
- Obesity
Eye
- Pink eye
General symptoms
- Chronic fatigue
Heart & circulation
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Infections
- Lyme disease
Injury
- Ankle sprain
Joint & muscle
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Tennis elbow
Men's health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- Adult ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Neurology
- Migraines
- Vertigo
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
Sexual & reproductive health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Yeast infection
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Shingles
Sleep
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
Sleep & nerve
- Restless legs syndrome
Spine & nerve
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Urinary
- Painful urination
- Urinary incontinence in women
Women's health
- Perimenopause
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Allergy
- Allergy shot
Brain & nerve
- Cognitive Assessment
Diagnostic testing
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid strep testing
- Workplace Drug Test
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Evaluations
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
- Sports physical
Heart
- Heart monitor
Heart & circulation
- EKG
Immunization
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Infectious disease
- COVID-19 testing
Medication management
- Prescription Refill
Men's health
- Testosterone Therapy Consultation
Mental health
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
- Cyst Removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Pain
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Shoulder Joint Injection
- Trigger-point injection
Physicals
- DOT Physical
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Respiratory
- Spirometry
Sexual & reproductive health
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Skin
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin procedures
- Wart Removal
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- HPV vaccine
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Wellness
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
261 services · 243 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
79 |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
113 |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
69 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Samudia's specialty?
Dr. Samudia is a family doctor in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Adult Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Samudia?
Dr. Samudia is listed at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 3, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Samudia?
The number on file is (337) 475-8100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Samudia?
Dr. Samudia's National Provider Identifier is 1831142355. 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 Dr. Samudia's medical education?
Dr. Samudia attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Samudia have?
Dr. Samudia has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Samudia known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Samudia provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Samudia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Samudia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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