Quick answers
- Does Tamela L. Charbonnet accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamela L. Charbonnet accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tamela L. Charbonnet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 2,033 services for Tamela L. Charbonnet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamela L. Charbonnet's NPI number?
- 1215934401. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tamela L. Charbonnet, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 355 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,033 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)371 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)262 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)180 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)156 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)109 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamela L. Charbonnet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 327 Bayou Gardens BlvdHouma, LA 70364 (985) 876‑5000
- 3421 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 202Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 832‑6612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamela L. Charbonnet as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grafton Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery6 clinicians in the group
- Family Dermatology Specialists LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Houma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houma, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grafton Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215934401 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians