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Rheumatology

Jerry W. Pounds Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · Covington, LA · New Orleans, LA … · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Jerry W. Pounds Jr., MD is a rheumatologist at 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jerry W. Pounds Jr. had 147 Original Medicare patients and 84,357 services. NPI 1245554278. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: East Jefferson General Hospital, St Tammany Parish Hospital, Touro Infirmary and 1 more
  • Group practice: The Rheumatology Group, LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jerry W. Pounds Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jerry W. Pounds Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jerry W. Pounds Jr. 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 Jerry W. Pounds Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 84,357 services for Jerry W. Pounds Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jerry W. Pounds Jr.'s NPI number?
1245554278. 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 Jerry W. Pounds Jr., 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 patients147
Services billed to Medicare84,357
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)12,700 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)259 services
  3. Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less (96413)230 services
  4. Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (J7050)130 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)91 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • High cholesterol68%
  • Osteoporosis29%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Diabetes21%

Hospitals where Jerry W. Pounds Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jerry W. Pounds Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jerry W. Pounds Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 111 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 70005
  • 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 404Metairie, LA 70005

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jerry W. Pounds Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Rheumatology Group, LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Louisiana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.

All rheumatologists in Louisiana →

Other clinicians in The Rheumatology Group, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245554278
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians