Physician Profile
Richard W. Awtrey, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Awtrey
Based in New Orleans, LA, Richard W. Awtrey, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Richard graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 534 services to 477 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1649203761 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
- (504) 896-8670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2820 NAPOLEON AVE SUITE 720
New Orleans, LA 70115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
534 services · 477 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
76 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
55 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
125 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
61 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
36 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in New Orleans 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
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 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard W. Awtrey's specialty?
Richard W. Awtrey is a gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard W. Awtrey?
Richard W. Awtrey is listed at 2820 Napoleon Ave Suite 720, New Orleans, LA 70115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard W. Awtrey?
The number on file is (504) 896-8670. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard W. Awtrey?
Richard W. Awtrey's National Provider Identifier is 1649203761. 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 Richard W. Awtrey's education?
Richard W. Awtrey 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 much experience does Richard W. Awtrey have?
Richard W. Awtrey has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard W. Awtrey known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard W. Awtrey performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of abdomen; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard W. Awtrey's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard W. Awtrey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.