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Orthopedic Surgery

Alexis M. Waguespack, MD

Works at hospitals in Abbeville, LA · New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Alexis M. Waguespack, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 151 Ochsner Blvd, Suite H, Gretna, LA 70056. Phone: (504) 392-7123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alexis M. Waguespack had 68 Original Medicare patients and 588 services. NPI 1457388035. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 151 Ochsner Blvd, Suite H, Gretna, LA 70056 · Directions
  • Phone: (504) 392‑7123
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Abbeville General Hospital, Touro Infirmary
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alexis M. Waguespack, 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 Alexis M. Waguespack accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexis M. Waguespack 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 Alexis M. Waguespack see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 588 services for Alexis M. Waguespack. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alexis M. Waguespack's NPI number?
1457388035. 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 Alexis M. Waguespack, 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 patients68
Services billed to Medicare588
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)225 services
  2. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)125 services
  3. Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)78 services
  4. X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (72040)37 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)37 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Anxiety43%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Alexis M. Waguespack works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexis M. Waguespack 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.

  • Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190034
  • Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046

Practice locations

Addresses where Alexis M. Waguespack is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457388035
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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