Patrick Ellender, M.D.
NPI 1841469681 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Thibodaux, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Ellender, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Thibodaux, LA (NPI 1841469681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841469681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 026384 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,419 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 | 418 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 288 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 167 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 121 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 112 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 244 | 137 |
| Gabapentin | 226 | 146 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 225 | 142 |
| Meloxicam | 100 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 58 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 38 | 36 |
| Naproxen | 14 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 across 12 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
- 2008-02-26
- Last updated
- 2017-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Ellender's NPI number?
- Patrick Ellender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841469681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Ellender's specialty?
- Patrick Ellender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Ellender located?
- Patrick Ellender's practice location on file with NPPES is 726 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-5009.
- What is Patrick Ellender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Ellender is (985) 625-2200.
- Does Patrick Ellender accept Medicare?
- Patrick Ellender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Ellender's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Ellender's NPI (1841469681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.