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General Surgery

Richard H. Lewis Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Richard H. Lewis Jr., MD is a general surgeon at 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 700, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 765-2048. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard H. Lewis Jr. had 98 Original Medicare patients and 216 services. NPI 1821382367. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 700, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · Directions
  • Phone: (225) 765‑2048
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Fmol Health | Our Lady of the Lake
  • Group practice: Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Florida College Of Medicine · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard H. Lewis 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 Richard H. Lewis Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Lewis 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 H. Lewis Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for Richard H. Lewis Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard H. Lewis Jr.'s NPI number?
1821382367. 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 H. Lewis 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 patients98
Services billed to Medicare216
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)68 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)58 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)32 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)23 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 cholesterol67%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke53%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Anxiety44%
  • Depression42%

Hospitals where Richard H. Lewis Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard H. Lewis 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 Richard H. Lewis Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Lewis Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC644 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Baton Rouge

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

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Other clinicians in Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821382367
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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