Active NPI 1598817389 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David John Rau , MD

Surgery • Houma, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Rau, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houma, LA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1984, Dr. Rau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5619 HIGHWAY 311.

Dr. Rau is affiliated with Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.L.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5619 Highway 311
Suite A

Houma, LA 703605595

Telephone 9858682273

Fax 9858514898

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Surgical Weight Management Associates, Llc Facility NPI 1962536193

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houma, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +7.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 34.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Houma, LA (474 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rau (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Houma Specialty Average (34.2 Years) 34.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	62	$192.53	$115.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$294.00	$144.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	73	$180.00	$119.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$280.00	$157.67
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	14	14	$914.00	$174.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$280.00	$154.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	67	$180.00	$121.19
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$885.50	$181.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	61	$180.00	$122.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$280.00	$163.28
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$2160.71	$598.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	92	$180.00	$100.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$277.86	$153.79
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1886.18	$487.45
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$500.00	$18.01
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$2500.00	$330.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	116	$175.29	$99.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$270.00	$157.84
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	15	$75.00	$38.62
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2306.56	$606.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$115.00	$67.68
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$500.00	$18.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$172.00	$98.64
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$2500.00	$339.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$70.00	$42.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	96	$175.00	$94.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$270.00	$149.50
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	22	22	$2255.00	$566.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	11	$75.00	$36.38
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$500.00	$17.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	122	$175.00	$96.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$270.00	$152.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$115.00	$65.84
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1714.17	$368.32
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$800.00	$176.88
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$1100.00	$240.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License LA MD017743

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1364959 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.l.c.

5619 Hwy 311 A, Houma, LA 703605595

Phone: 9858682273

Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.l.c.

5619 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 703605595

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Frederick Rau , MD

Surgery

NPI 1518019314

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Donald Schwab , MD

Surgery

NPI 1710039532

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eric Rau , MD

Surgery

NPI 1972655744

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 03, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 03, 2009

Registered at 5619 HIGHWAY 311, SUITE A, HOUMA, LA 703605595 (Tel: 9858682273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 03, 2009

Registered at 5619 HIGHWAY 311, SUITE A, HOUMA, LA 703605595 (Tel: 9858682273)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 03, 2009

Recorded as DAVID RAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 03, 2009

Surgery (License #MD017743 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 18, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598817389

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 18, 2007

Last Update: December 03, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5619 Highway 311, Suite A

Houma, LA 703605595

Phone: 9858682273

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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