Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Laborde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Laborde 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 S. Laborde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 78 services for Richard S. Laborde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Laborde's NPI number?
- 1538133988. 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 S. Laborde, 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 78 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve) (64417)27 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)16 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Richard S. Laborde works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Laborde 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.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190027
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Laborde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1757 Imperial BlvdLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 312‑1846
- 524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 436‑2511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Laborde as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Charles Anesthesiology, Apmc24 clinicians in the group
- Osc Anesthesia LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Charles Anesthesiology, Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538133988 |
| 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