George Diggs, M.D.
NPI 1699700880 · Addiction Psychiatry Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Diggs, M.D. is a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1699700880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699700880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 05047R (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
191 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 91 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$118 (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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 442 | 20 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 394 | 45 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 370 | 64 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 320 | 60 |
| Clonazepam | 272 | 32 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 198 | 42 |
| Mirtazapine | 196 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,609 across 92 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Diggs's NPI number?
- George Diggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699700880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Diggs's specialty?
- George Diggs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Diggs located?
- George Diggs's practice location on file with NPPES is 302 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506-3008.
- What is George Diggs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Diggs is (337) 262-5870.
- Does George Diggs accept Medicare?
- George Diggs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Diggs's NPI active?
- Yes — George Diggs's NPI (1699700880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.