Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Meyer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Meyer 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 Richard L. Meyer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 11,488 services for Richard L. Meyer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Meyer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588664718. 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 L. Meyer 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 patients | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,488 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (J7328)8,400 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)922 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)334 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)257 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)218 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 disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Richard L. Meyer Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Meyer 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Meyer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3434 Prytania St, Suite 310New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 897‑7877
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588664718 |
| 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