Matthew French, M.D.
NPI 1609837087 · Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew French, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1609837087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609837087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14312R (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
76 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 | 64 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$119 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 | 40 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 53 | 14 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 39 | — |
| Sucralfate | 39 | 19 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 36 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,052 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 433 Plaza St Ste 3aBogalusa, LA 70427-3729Phone: (985) 730-7030Fax: (985) 730-7032
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-05-26
- Certified
- 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew French's NPI number?
- Matthew French's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609837087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew French's specialty?
- Matthew French is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew French located?
- Matthew French's practice location on file with NPPES is 7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433-4960.
- What is Matthew French's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew French is (985) 234-3000.
- Does Matthew French accept Medicare?
- Matthew French is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew French's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew French's NPI (1609837087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.