Louis Hebert, MD
NPI 1689678609 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lacombe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Hebert, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lacombe, LA (NPI 1689678609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689678609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 020861 (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
21 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
106 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 | 42 | $155 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 22 | $702 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 15 | $13 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 14 | $1,474 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 13 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$1,474 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 59 | 28 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 49 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 29 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 11 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 26 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 2 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
- 2005-06-08
- Last updated
- 2019-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Hebert's NPI number?
- Louis Hebert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689678609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Hebert's specialty?
- Louis Hebert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Hebert located?
- Louis Hebert's practice location on file with NPPES is 64040 Highway 434 Ste 103, Lacombe, LA 70445-3499.
- What is Louis Hebert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Hebert is (985) 259-1215.
- Does Louis Hebert accept Medicare?
- Louis Hebert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Hebert's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Hebert's NPI (1689678609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.