Quick answers
- Does David W. Elias accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David W. Elias 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 David W. Elias see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 5,261 services for David W. Elias. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David W. Elias's NPI number?
- 1821049743. 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 David W. Elias, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,261 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)2,336 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,484 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)261 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)247 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)184 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 disease39%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where David W. Elias works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David W. Elias 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.
- Bayou Bend Health SystemFranklin, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191310
- Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190004
Practice locations
Addresses where David W. Elias is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1105 Northwest Blvd, Bayou Bend General Surgery and Bariatric ClFranklin, LA 70538 (337) 355‑1232
- 180 Corporate DrHouma, LA 70360 (985) 625‑2200
- 200 Medical DrFranklin, LA 70538
- 200 Medical Dr, Suite CFranklin, LA 70538 (337) 907‑6762
- 726 N Acadia Rd, Suite 1000Thibodaux, LA 70301 (985) 625‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David W. Elias as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Service District No 1 of the Parish of St Mary24 clinicians in the group
- Orthopaedic Sports Specialists of Louisiana LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Service District No 1 of the Parish of St Mary
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 | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821049743 |
| 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