Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David T. Pointer Jr. work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David T. Pointer Jr. at 1 hospital: Ochsner Medical Center Acute. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David T. Pointer Jr. see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA, Jefferson, LA and Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David T. Pointer Jr.'s specialty?
- Medicare lists Surgical Oncology as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
- Does David T. Pointer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David T. Pointer Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does David T. Pointer Jr. offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says David T. Pointer Jr. offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for David T. Pointer Jr.?
- (504) 842-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David T. Pointer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356601645. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David T. Pointer Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David T. Pointer Jr. at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where David T. Pointer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1515 River RdJefferson, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3910
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 4430 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 433‑7203
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David T. Pointer Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Surgical Oncologyprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other surgical oncologists in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356601645 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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