Quick answers
- Does David J. Donaldson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Donaldson 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 David J. Donaldson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,353 Original Medicare patients and 3,649 services for David J. Donaldson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David J. Donaldson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1962502591. 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 David J. Donaldson 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 | 2,353 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,649 |
| Different services or procedures | 164 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)317 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)301 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)188 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)153 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)142 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where David J. Donaldson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David J. Donaldson 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 - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190202
- 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-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250162
- Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250069
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
Practice locations
Addresses where David J. Donaldson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 15; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical Ctr DrSlidell, LA 70461 (985) 646‑5055
- 1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 875‑2828
- 10310 the Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836 (225) 761‑5200
- 104 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑3211
- 111 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑7575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David J. Donaldson Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Ochsner Mississippi, LLC100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Slidell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, 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 Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962502591 |
| 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