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Diagnostic Radiology

Rafael T. Figueroa, MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · New Orleans, LA · Marrero, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Rafael T. Figueroa, MD is a radiologist at 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone: (504) 988-5800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafael T. Figueroa had 2,323 Original Medicare patients and 3,698 services. NPI 1568467462. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael T. Figueroa, 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 Rafael T. Figueroa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael T. Figueroa 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 Rafael T. Figueroa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,323 Original Medicare patients and 3,698 services for Rafael T. Figueroa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rafael T. Figueroa's NPI number?
1568467462. 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 Rafael T. Figueroa, 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 patients2,323
Services billed to Medicare3,698
Different services or procedures165
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)836 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)416 services
  3. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)263 services
  4. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)146 services
  5. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)130 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%

Hospitals where Rafael T. Figueroa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael T. Figueroa 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael T. Figueroa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rafael T. Figueroa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund393 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568467462
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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