Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ralph M. Hays work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ralph M. Hays at 1 hospital: CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ralph M. Hays see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lake Charles, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ralph M. Hays's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Ralph M. Hays accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph M. Hays 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.
- What is the phone number for Ralph M. Hays?
- (337) 433-8400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ralph M. Hays's NPI number?
- 1528039922. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ralph M. Hays works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph M. Hays at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190027
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph M. Hays is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 501 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 433‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph M. Hays as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Imperial Health LLP78 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528039922 |
| 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