Quick answers
- Does Rockne J. Hymel Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rockne J. Hymel Iii 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 Rockne J. Hymel Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 4,048 services for Rockne J. Hymel Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rockne J. Hymel Iii's NPI number?
- 1912326919. 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 Rockne J. Hymel Iii, 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,048 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)1,267 services
- Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session (G6015)1,178 services
- Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week (77336)278 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)274 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)179 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes36%
- Arthritis36%
Hospitals where Rockne J. Hymel Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rockne J. Hymel Iii 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.
- Terrebonne General Medical Center - ParishHouma, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190008
Practice locations
Addresses where Rockne J. Hymel Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1203 S Tyler St, Suite 100Covington, LA 70433 (985) 875‑2234
- 15728 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 542‑5000
- 4950 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 767‑0847
- 4950 Essen Ln, Suite 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- 4950 Essen Ln, Suite 500Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 767‑0847
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rockne J. Hymel Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
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 | 2014 (12 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) | 1912326919 |
| 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