Michael Happel, MD
NPI 1215935275 · Neurology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Happel, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1215935275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215935275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022273 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
591 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 485 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 58 | $209 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 36 | $86 |
| Nerve Conduction, 7-8 Studies95910 | 12 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$209 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 324 | 74 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 200 | 44 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 198 | 29 |
| Memantine Hcl | 172 | 40 |
| Levetiracetam | 168 | 25 |
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 156 | 27 |
| Lamotrigine | 149 | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,111 across 207 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 64301 Highway 434Lacombe, LA 70445-5411Phone: (985) 882-4500Fax: (985) 882-4501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Happel's NPI number?
- Michael Happel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215935275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Happel's specialty?
- Michael Happel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Happel located?
- Michael Happel's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 325, Metairie, LA 70005-4961.
- What is Michael Happel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Happel is (504) 831-6760.
- Does Michael Happel accept Medicare?
- Michael Happel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Happel's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Happel's NPI (1215935275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.