Quick answers
- Does Donald D. Dietze Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald D. Dietze Jr. 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 Donald D. Dietze Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 509 services for Donald D. Dietze Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald D. Dietze Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1316913635. 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 Donald D. Dietze Jr., 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 509 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)88 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)36 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)33 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)33 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression30%
Hospitals where Donald D. Dietze Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald D. Dietze Jr. 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.
- Our Lady of the Lake Surgical HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190270
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald D. Dietze Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 29301 N Dixie Ranch RdLacombe, LA 70445 (985) 871‑4114
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316913635 |
| 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