The Rheumatology Group, LLC
NPI 1447228861 · Rheumatology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
The Rheumatology Group, LLC is a Rheumatology Physician organization in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1447228861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447228861
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Merlin Wilson, President(504) 899-1120
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Former legal business name
- Wilson & Sanders, Inc.
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2014-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Rheumatology Group, LLC's NPI number?
- The Rheumatology Group, LLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447228861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is The Rheumatology Group, LLC?
- The Rheumatology Group, LLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is The Rheumatology Group, LLC located?
- The Rheumatology Group, LLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 2633 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-6357.
- What is The Rheumatology Group, LLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for The Rheumatology Group, LLC is (504) 899-1120.
- Does The Rheumatology Group, LLC accept Medicare?
- The Rheumatology Group, LLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for The Rheumatology Group, LLC?
- The authorized official listed on The Rheumatology Group, LLC's NPPES record is Merlin Wilson, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is The Rheumatology Group, LLC's NPI active?
- Yes — The Rheumatology Group, LLC's NPI (1447228861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.