Quick answers
- Does Carl J. Lavie Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl J. Lavie Jr. 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 Carl J. Lavie Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,084 Original Medicare patients and 5,416 services for Carl J. Lavie Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl J. Lavie Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1891744256. 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 Carl J. Lavie Jr., 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 | 3,084 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,416 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)4,128 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)671 services
- Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report (93351)75 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)61 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)61 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Heart failure41%
Hospitals where Carl J. Lavie Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl J. Lavie Jr. 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191324
- Ochsner St MaryMorgan City, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190014
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl J. Lavie Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 19; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 875‑2828
- 104 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑3211
- 111 C Robert E Lee BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 286‑2004
- 1401 Jefferson HwyJefferson, LA 70121 (504) 842‑4747
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl J. Lavie Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other cardiologists in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891744256 |
| 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