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Rheumatology

Laura E. Rivers, MD

Works at hospitals in New Iberia, LA · Jennings, LA · Lafayette, LA … · Louisiana

Summary

Laura E. Rivers, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in New Iberia, LA, Jennings, LA and Lafayette, LA and other places. NPI 1861984437. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura E. Rivers, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic ApmcGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Laura E. Rivers work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Laura E. Rivers at 5 hospitals: Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St Martin Hospital and Opelousas General Health System. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Laura E. Rivers see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lafayette, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Laura E. Rivers's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Laura E. Rivers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura E. Rivers accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Laura E. Rivers's NPI number?
1861984437. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Laura E. Rivers works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura E. Rivers at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura E. Rivers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 4212 W Congress St, Suite 2300aLafayette, LA 70506

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura E. Rivers as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic Apmc12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861984437
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians