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General Surgery

Jeffrey F. Rau

Works at hospitals in Houma, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Jeffrey F. Rau is a general surgeon at 8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360. Phone: (985) 873-4751. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeffrey F. Rau had 18 Original Medicare patients and 35 services. NPI 1295995405. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360 · Directions
  • Phone: (985) 873‑4751
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish
  • Group practice: Physician Practice Partners
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeffrey F. Rau, 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 Jeffrey F. Rau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey F. Rau 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 Jeffrey F. Rau see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 35 services for Jeffrey F. Rau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeffrey F. Rau's NPI number?
1295995405. 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 Jeffrey F. Rau, 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 patients18
Services billed to Medicare35
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 cholesterol72%

Hospitals where Jeffrey F. Rau works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey F. Rau 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 Jeffrey F. Rau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey F. Rau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physician Practice Partners80 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Houma

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

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Other clinicians in Physician Practice Partners

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295995405
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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