Quick answers
- Does Riaz M. Chaudhry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Riaz M. Chaudhry 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 Riaz M. Chaudhry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 191 services for Riaz M. Chaudhry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Riaz M. Chaudhry's NPI number?
- 1306882568. 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 Riaz M. Chaudhry, 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)55 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)17 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)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 cholesterol72%
- COPD64%
- Anxiety54%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Depression49%
Hospitals where Riaz M. Chaudhry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Riaz M. Chaudhry 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.
- Hardtner Medical CenterOlla, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191315
- Lasalle General HospitalJena, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190145
Practice locations
Addresses where Riaz M. Chaudhry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 N Pine RdOlla, LA 71465 (318) 495‑3131
- 11809 Hwy 84 WJena, LA 71342 (318) 992‑4133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Riaz M. Chaudhry as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lasalle Parish Hospital Service Dist NO122 clinicians in the group
- Chaudhry Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
- General Practicealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lasalle Parish Hospital Service Dist NO1
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306882568 |
| 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