Ralph Hays, APRN
NPI 1528039922 · Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Hays, APRN is a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1528039922).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528039922
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN076944AP03328 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,354 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 176 | $11 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 157 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 108 | $9 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 107 | $23 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 319 | 101 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 263 | 79 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 175 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 170 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 165 | 54 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 153 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 22 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
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2017-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Hays's NPI number?
- Ralph Hays's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528039922, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Hays's specialty?
- Ralph Hays is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ralph Hays located?
- Ralph Hays's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5724.
- What is Ralph Hays's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Hays is (337) 433-8400.
- Does Ralph Hays accept Medicare?
- Ralph Hays is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Hays's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Hays's NPI (1528039922) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.