Richard Villien, MD
NPI 1821085796 · Anesthesiology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Villien, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1821085796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821085796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015227 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
106 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 25 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 19 | $154 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 17 | $63 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 17 | $61 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 15 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 13 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$154 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2008-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Villien's NPI number?
- Richard Villien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821085796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Villien's specialty?
- Richard Villien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Villien located?
- Richard Villien's practice location on file with NPPES is 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2621.
- What is Richard Villien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Villien is (337) 261-5151.
- Does Richard Villien accept Medicare?
- Richard Villien is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Villien's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Villien's NPI (1821085796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.