Quick answers
- Does Richard Zweifler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Zweifler 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 Richard Zweifler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 176 services for Richard Zweifler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Zweifler's NPI number?
- 1295774347. 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 Richard Zweifler, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 176 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Telehealth consultation, critical care, initial , physicians typically spend 60 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth (G0508)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)22 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)17 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)12 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)11 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke66%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes37%
Hospitals where Richard Zweifler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Zweifler 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-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
- St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190308
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Zweifler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 (985) 646‑5970
- 104 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑3211
- 149 Drinkwater RdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 (985) 661‑3585
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Zweifler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Slidell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, LA — 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 | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 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) | 1295774347 |
| 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