Quick answers
- Does Rene J. Hymel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rene J. Hymel 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 Rene J. Hymel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 1,678 services for Rene J. Hymel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rene J. Hymel's NPI number?
- 1871930305. 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 Rene J. Hymel, 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,678 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique (87798)775 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)281 services
- Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique (87481)165 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique (87801)133 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)87 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Rene J. Hymel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rene J. Hymel 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
Practice locations
Addresses where Rene J. Hymel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1521 N Causeway Blvd, Suite AMetairie, LA 70001 (504) 833‑0029
- 429 W Airline Hwy, Suite CLaplace, LA 70068 (985) 652‑3084
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rene J. Hymel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Foot Health Center LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Foot Health Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871930305 |
| 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