Nicholas Rau, M.D.
NPI 1245525419 · Family Medicine Physician · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Rau, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1245525419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245525419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 206722 (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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,472 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 342 | $83 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 223 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 172 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 153 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 124 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 122 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 230 | 66 |
| Alprazolam | 222 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 188 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 181 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 149 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 146 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$940 across 61 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-15
- Last updated
- 2015-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Rau's NPI number?
- Nicholas Rau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245525419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Rau's specialty?
- Nicholas Rau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Rau located?
- Nicholas Rau's practice location on file with NPPES is 818 Verret Street, Houma, LA 70360.
- What is Nicholas Rau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Rau is (985) 857-8001.
- Does Nicholas Rau accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Rau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Rau's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Rau's NPI (1245525419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.