Gregory Rubino, MD
NPI 1609866953 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Rubino, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1609866953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609866953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD199953 (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
129 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$162 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 222 | 63 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 137 | 55 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 116 | 41 |
| Pregabalin | 32 | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 27 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 21 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,899 across 6 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
- 2005-10-27
- Last updated
- 2022-06-09
- Certified
- 2022-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Rubino's NPI number?
- Gregory Rubino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609866953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Rubino's specialty?
- Gregory Rubino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gregory Rubino located?
- Gregory Rubino's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 3, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990.
- What is Gregory Rubino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Rubino is (337) 494-4720.
- Does Gregory Rubino accept Medicare?
- Gregory Rubino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Rubino's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Rubino's NPI (1609866953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.