Quick answers
- Does Gary L. Porubsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary L. Porubsky 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 Gary L. Porubsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 343 Original Medicare patients and 2,330 services for Gary L. Porubsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary L. Porubsky's NPI number?
- 1841221553. 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 Gary L. Porubsky, 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 | 343 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,330 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)849 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)378 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)168 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)120 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)97 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Gary L. Porubsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary L. Porubsky 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.
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary L. Porubsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3975 I-49 S Services Rd, Suite 200Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594‑3980
- 4015 I 49 S Service RdOpelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942‑6503
- 539 E Prudhomme StOpelousas, LA 70570
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary L. Porubsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Opelousas General Health System Physician Practices61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Opelousas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelousas, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Opelousas General Health System Physician Practices
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841221553 |
| 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