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Diagnostic Radiology

Louis M. Schruff Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Covington, LA · New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Louis M. Schruff Jr., MD is a radiologist at 4241 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Phone: (504) 888-7921. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis M. Schruff Jr. had 687 Original Medicare patients and 1,364 services. NPI 1568495935. 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.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 4241 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (504) 888‑7921
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Avala, Ochsner Medical Center Acute, St Tammany Parish Hospital
  • Group practice: Diagnostic Imaging Services (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis M. Schruff Jr., 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 Louis M. Schruff Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis M. Schruff Jr. 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 Louis M. Schruff Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 687 Original Medicare patients and 1,364 services for Louis M. Schruff Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis M. Schruff Jr.'s NPI number?
1568495935. 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 Louis M. Schruff Jr., 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 patients687
Services billed to Medicare1,364
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)416 services
  2. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)264 services
  3. Ct scan of leg without contrast (73700)125 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)102 services
  5. X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (72170)75 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Louis M. Schruff Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis M. Schruff Jr. 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 Louis M. Schruff Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis M. Schruff Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Diagnostic Imaging Services21 clinicians in the group
  • Fairway Medical Center LLC11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Metairie

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

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Other clinicians in Diagnostic Imaging Services

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568495935
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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