Virginia Plauche, M.D.
NPI 1760781587 · Otolaryngology Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virginia Plauche, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1760781587).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760781587
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD207408 (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
15 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
402 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 | 167 | $84 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 86 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 81 | $103 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 26 | $34 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 24 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 18 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 14 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 14 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 13 | — |
| Mupirocin | 13 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3525 Prytania StSuite 606New Orleans, LA 70115-8109Phone: (504) 899-1513Fax: (504) 897-8637
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-18
- Last updated
- 2022-11-18
- Certified
- 2022-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia Plauche's NPI number?
- Virginia Plauche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760781587, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virginia Plauche's specialty?
- Virginia Plauche is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Virginia Plauche located?
- Virginia Plauche's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 Lakeview Ct Ste a, Covington, LA 70433-7524.
- What is Virginia Plauche's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virginia Plauche is (985) 845-2677.
- Does Virginia Plauche accept Medicare?
- Virginia Plauche is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virginia Plauche's NPI active?
- Yes — Virginia Plauche's NPI (1760781587) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.