Richard Broussard, M.D.
NPI 1639245798 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Broussard, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1639245798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639245798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 018918 (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
19 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
1,481 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 | 379 | $31 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 193 | $235 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 121 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 101 | $83 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 99 | $107 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 599 | 142 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 226 | 225 |
| Famotidine | 144 | 45 |
| Omeprazole | 118 | 23 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 88 | 86 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 69 | 16 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 62 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$654 across 32 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2015-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Broussard's NPI number?
- Richard Broussard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639245798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Broussard's specialty?
- Richard Broussard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Broussard located?
- Richard Broussard's practice location on file with NPPES is 439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2616.
- What is Richard Broussard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Broussard is (337) 269-0963.
- Does Richard Broussard accept Medicare?
- Richard Broussard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Broussard's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Broussard's NPI (1639245798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.