Dr Eric Henry Rau, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Houma, LA

Dr Eric Henry 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 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Houlton Regional Hospital 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 Eric Henry Rau is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD10695R) 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 1972655744.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Henry 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 Eric Henry Rau
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience31 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 Eric Henry Rau attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972655744
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547393019
  • Enrollment ID: I20190301002103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Henry Rau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972655744NPI-NPPES
1996467MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD10695R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houlton Regional HospitalHoulton, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houlton Regional Hospital004212794624

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 Eric Henry Rau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHoulton Regional Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386804268
PECOS PAC ID: 0042127946
Enrollment ID: O20041123000733

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 Eric Henry 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 Eric Henry Rau, MD
5619 Highway 311, Suite A,
Houma, LA 70360-5595

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

Ph: (985) 868-2273

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