Dr David John Rau, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Houma, LA

Dr David John Rau, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Houma, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.l.c. and his current practice location is 5619 Highway 311, Suite A, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 868-2273.

Dr David John Rau is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD017743) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598817389.

Contact Information

Dr David John Rau, MD
5619 Highway 311, Suite A,
Houma, LA 70360-5595
(985) 868-2273
(985) 851-4898

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David John Rau
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location5619 Highway 311, Houma, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David John Rau attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598817389
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113050444
  • Enrollment ID: I20100810000714

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David John Rau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598817389NPI-NPPES
1364959MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD017743 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Physicians Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital
Terrebonne General Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.l.c.89210496024

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David John Rau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBayou Surgical Specialists, L.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922150754
PECOS PAC ID: 8921049602
Enrollment ID: O20050513000019

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David John Rau is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David John Rau, MD
5619 Highway 311, Suite A,
Houma, LA 70360-5595

Ph: (985) 868-2273
Dr David John Rau, MD
5619 Highway 311, Suite A,
Houma, LA 70360-5595

Ph: (985) 868-2273

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