Barbara Herfel, M.D.
NPI 1447425657 · Clinical Pathology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Herfel, M.D. is a Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1447425657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447425657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Specialist174400000X
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
450 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 193 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 149 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 43 | $34 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 25 | $24 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 21 | $27 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 19 | $12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30,897 across 25 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
- 2008-04-29
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Herfel's NPI number?
- Barbara Herfel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447425657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Herfel's specialty?
- Barbara Herfel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Herfel located?
- Barbara Herfel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2621.
- What is Barbara Herfel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Herfel is (337) 289-7667.
- Does Barbara Herfel accept Medicare?
- Barbara Herfel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Herfel's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Herfel's NPI (1447425657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.