Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard J. Raphael work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard J. Raphael at 1 hospital: North Oaks Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard J. Raphael see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Hammond, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard J. Raphael's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard J. Raphael accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard J. Raphael 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 the phone number for Howard J. Raphael?
- (985) 230-7440, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard J. Raphael's NPI number?
- 1881639797. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard J. Raphael works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard J. Raphael at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190015
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard J. Raphael is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 15813 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403
- 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr, Suite 201Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑7440
- 1900 S Morrison Blvd, Suite A North Oaks Urgent Care HmdHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑5726
- 1902 S Morrison BlvdHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard J. Raphael as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Oaks Physician Group LLC57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881639797 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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