Quick answers
- Does Graham W. Rachal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Graham W. Rachal 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 Graham W. Rachal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 215 Original Medicare patients and 3,902 services for Graham W. Rachal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Graham W. Rachal's NPI number?
- 1225456304. 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 Graham W. Rachal, 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 | 215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,902 |
| Different services or procedures | 104 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)362 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)359 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)336 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)328 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)312 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety35%
Hospitals where Graham W. Rachal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Graham W. Rachal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Graham W. Rachal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1455 E Bert Koun LoopShreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798‑4539
- 1455 E Bert KounsShreveport, LA 71105
- 1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105
- 8961 Youree DrShreveport, LA 71115 (318) 671‑8772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Graham W. Rachal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cornerstone Therapy and Balance Center, LLC94 clinicians in the group
- Highland Clinic, a Prof Med Corp66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cornerstone Therapy and Balance Center, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225456304 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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