Quick answers
- Does Brian L. Pettiford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian L. Pettiford 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 Brian L. Pettiford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 202 services for Brian L. Pettiford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian L. Pettiford's NPI number?
- 1255306783. 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 Brian L. Pettiford, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 202 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)91 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)31 services
- Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (32674)20 services
- Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope (32663)12 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)70%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- COPD38%
Hospitals where Brian L. Pettiford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian L. Pettiford 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250162
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian L. Pettiford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 104 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑3211
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1515 River RdJefferson, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3910
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian L. Pettiford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255306783 |
| 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