David Clause, MD
NPI 1295734465 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Opelousas, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Clause, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Opelousas, LA (NPI 1295734465).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295734465
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021674 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,142 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 | 583 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 409 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 352 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 239 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 104 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 144 | 47 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 121 | 99 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 89 | 87 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 66 | 43 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,005 across 9 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2017-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Clause's NPI number?
- David Clause's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295734465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Clause's specialty?
- David Clause is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Clause located?
- David Clause's practice location on file with NPPES is 4015 I 49 S Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570-0757.
- What is David Clause's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Clause is (337) 942-6503.
- Does David Clause accept Medicare?
- David Clause is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Clause's NPI active?
- Yes — David Clause's NPI (1295734465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.