Quick answers
- Does Leela Raju accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leela Raju 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 Leela Raju see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 285 services for Leela Raju. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leela Raju's NPI number?
- 1972705069. 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 Leela Raju, 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 285 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)82 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)65 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)19 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)16 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)16 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Leela Raju works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leela Raju 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
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005
Practice locations
Addresses where Leela Raju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑4000
- 9 Medical DrGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 816‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leela Raju as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
- Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund393 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vidant Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972705069 |
| 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