Ralph Katz, MD
NPI 1104892991 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Marrero, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104892991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.021003 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
261 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $123 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 37 | $61 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 30 | $14 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 25 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 24 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 22 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 218 | 81 |
| Gabapentin | 169 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 107 | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 84 | 63 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 62 | 28 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 57 | 23 |
| Celecoxib | 42 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2013-04-05
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.