Ricardo Samudia, MD
NPI 1831142355 · Adult Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Samudia, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1831142355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831142355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07963R (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
261 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 113 | $168 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 79 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 69 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$168 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | 52 |
| Cephalexin | 48 | 45 |
| Famotidine | 47 | 28 |
| Methocarbamol | 41 | 32 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 35 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 30 |
| Potassium Chloride | 29 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-18
- Last updated
- 2014-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Samudia's NPI number?
- Ricardo Samudia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831142355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Samudia's specialty?
- Ricardo Samudia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Samudia located?
- Ricardo Samudia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 3, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990.
- What is Ricardo Samudia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Samudia is (337) 475-8100.
- Does Ricardo Samudia accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Samudia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Samudia's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Samudia's NPI (1831142355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.