Quick answers
- Does Ronald S. Duplechin accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ronald S. Duplechin may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ronald S. Duplechin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 5,209 services for Ronald S. Duplechin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald S. Duplechin's NPI number?
- 1831129386. 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 Ronald S. Duplechin, 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,209 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)2,918 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)1,125 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)832 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)111 services
- Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes (97116)18 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald S. Duplechin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1747 Imperial BlvdLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 721‑7280
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ronald S. Duplechin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rehab One, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Louisiana →
Other physical therapists in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rehab One, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831129386 |
| 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
- 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