Quick answers
- Does Richard O. Odero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard O. Odero 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 O. Odero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,259 Original Medicare patients and 48,904 services for Richard O. Odero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard O. Odero's NPI number?
- 1417971078. 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 O. Odero, 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 | 4,259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 48,904 |
| Different services or procedures | 134 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)38,393 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)5,460 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)580 services
- Ct scan of face without contrast (70486)355 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)354 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Richard O. Odero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard O. Odero 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 Richard O. Odero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4241 Veterans Blvd, Suite 100Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 888‑7921
- 67252 Industry LnCovington, LA 70433 (985) 809‑9888
- 925 Ave CMarrero, LA 70072 (504) 459‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard O. Odero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Diagnostic Imaging Services21 clinicians in the group
- Fairway Medical Center LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Diagnostic Imaging Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417971078 |
| 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