Gerges Azer, MD
NPI 1265964480 · Anesthesiology Physician · Raceland, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerges Azer, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Raceland, LA (NPI 1265964480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265964480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT222272 (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
9 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
81 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 22 | $93 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 20 | $118 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 20 | $67 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 19 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$118 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 265 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 232 | 85 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 95 | 45 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 64 | 25 |
| Methocarbamol | 53 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 42 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$565 across 10 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)
- 3471 5th Ave Bldg Suite402Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215Phone: (412) 647-5815
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerges Azer's NPI number?
- Gerges Azer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265964480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerges Azer's specialty?
- Gerges Azer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerges Azer located?
- Gerges Azer's practice location on file with NPPES is 141 Twin Oaks Dr, Raceland, LA 70394-2761.
- What is Gerges Azer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerges Azer is (985) 537-2666.
- Does Gerges Azer accept Medicare?
- Gerges Azer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerges Azer's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerges Azer's NPI (1265964480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.