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Radiation Oncology

Erik K. Lappinen, MD

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

Summary

Dr. Erik K. Lappinen, MD is a radiation oncologist at 900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 249-2383. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erik K. Lappinen had 87 Original Medicare patients and 1,856 services. NPI 1639311632. 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 Erik K. Lappinen, 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 Erik K. Lappinen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik K. Lappinen 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 Erik K. Lappinen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 1,856 services for Erik K. Lappinen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erik K. Lappinen's NPI number?
1639311632. 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 Erik K. Lappinen, 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 patients87
Services billed to Medicare1,856
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)724 services
  2. Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)430 services
  3. Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)147 services
  4. Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)108 services
  5. Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)103 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)72%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • COPD40%

Hospitals where Erik K. Lappinen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik K. Lappinen 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 Erik K. Lappinen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erik K. Lappinen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiation oncologists in Covington

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

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Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639311632
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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