Physician Profile
Richard Gitter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gitter
Richard Gitter, MD practices thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Metairie, LA. Richard is a 1992 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,334 services to 627 patients. The services billed most often include injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (504) 833-0111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 GALLERIA BLVD SUITE 100
Metairie, LA 70001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic 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
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
- Pericardial effusion
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Neuromuscular
- Myasthenia gravis
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Needle biopsy of lung
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,334 services · 627 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
282 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
168 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
128 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Destruction of subsequent incompetent veins of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36476 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
238 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
204 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
247 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
54 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Metairie 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Gitter's specialty?
Dr. Gitter is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Gitter?
Dr. Gitter is listed at 1 Galleria Blvd Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Gitter?
The number on file is (504) 833-0111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gitter?
Dr. Gitter's National Provider Identifier is 1487635215. 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. Gitter's medical education?
Dr. Gitter attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gitter have?
Dr. Gitter has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Gitter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gitter performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance and destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Gitter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gitter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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