Quick answers
- Does Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii 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 Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 97 services for Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii's NPI number?
- 1538555396. 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 Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii, 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 97 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)68 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)18 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 cholesterol69%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Arthritis33%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii 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.
- New Orleans East HospitalNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190313
Practice locations
Addresses where Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5620 Read BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127 (504) 592‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lewis M. Hunt Irving Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Foucher Emergency Group LLC40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Foucher Emergency Group LLC
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 New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538555396 |
| 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