Howard Raphael, MD
NPI 1881639797 · Family Medicine Physician · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Raphael, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1881639797).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881639797
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.020512 (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
20 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
336 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 | 208 | $69 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 89 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $95 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 11 | $27 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$95 (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 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 644 | 142 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 445 | 103 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 297 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 285 | 50 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 275 | 70 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 255 | 58 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 9 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
- 2006-06-17
- Last updated
- 2022-12-30
- Certified
- 2022-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Raphael's NPI number?
- Howard Raphael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881639797, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Raphael's specialty?
- Howard Raphael is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Raphael located?
- Howard Raphael's practice location on file with NPPES is 1902 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403-5742.
- What is Howard Raphael's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Raphael is (852) 305-8009.
- Does Howard Raphael accept Medicare?
- Howard Raphael is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Raphael's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Raphael's NPI (1881639797) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.