Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Raphael J. Higginbotham work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Raphael J. Higginbotham at 5 hospitals: Mercy Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St Martin Hospital, Opelousas General Health System and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Raphael J. Higginbotham see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Lafayette, LA and Opelousas, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Raphael J. Higginbotham's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Raphael J. Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raphael J. Higginbotham 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 Raphael J. Higginbotham offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Raphael J. Higginbotham offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Raphael J. Higginbotham?
- (337) 456-5500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Raphael J. Higginbotham's NPI number?
- 1477507531. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Raphael J. Higginbotham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raphael J. Higginbotham at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterVille Platte, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190167
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190002
- Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 191302
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190017
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190102
Practice locations
Addresses where Raphael J. Higginbotham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 111 Saint Louis StLafayette, LA 70506 (337) 456‑5500
- 301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 70506 (903) 456‑6414
- 927 E Prudhomme StOpelousas, LA 70570 (903) 456‑6414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raphael J. Higginbotham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Azar and Lahood Enterprises LLC2 clinicians in the group
- Kidney Treatment Options Center of Lafayette, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477507531 |
| 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