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Anesthesiology

Paul J. Primeaux, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Paul J. Primeaux, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1717 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. Phone: (504) 529-6600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul J. Primeaux had 110 Original Medicare patients and 135 services. NPI 1275556110. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1717 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (504) 529‑6600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center Acute, St Charles Surgical Hospital
  • Group practice: Ochsner Clinic LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul J. Primeaux, 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 Paul J. Primeaux accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Primeaux 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 Paul J. Primeaux see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for Paul J. Primeaux. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul J. Primeaux's NPI number?
1275556110. 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 Paul J. Primeaux, 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 patients110
Services billed to Medicare135
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where Paul J. Primeaux works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Primeaux 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 Paul J. Primeaux is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Primeaux as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
  • Zephyr Anesthesia LLC158 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic 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 year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275556110
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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