Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Herbert Plauche, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Covington, LA

  • NPI 1275599557
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 29.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
19343 Sunshine Ave
Covington, LA 704338834
(985) 892-5117
fax (985) 892-5128

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2009
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #022170
Medicaid
LA #1492647

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275599557. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,860
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$199,578
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 1,200 16 $17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 474 285 $119
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 387 208 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 379 224 $66
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 295 211 $30
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 247 208 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 136 97 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 113 113 $155
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade 94 75 $21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 94 75 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$503
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 6 $206.00
Stryker Corporation 1 $133.38
Amgen Inc. 2 $29.48
Innovation Technologies Inc 1 $25.49
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $25.40
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $20.55
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $17.96
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $16.68
Bioventus LLC 1 $16.63
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC. 2 $11.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$503

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
711
Patients
378
Total drug cost
$4,718
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 162 72 $592
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 80 61 $525
Celecoxib Generic 62 22 $1,286
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 52 31 $202
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 51 47 $359
Gabapentin Generic 47 11 $182
Meloxicam Generic 45 19 $197
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 40 16 $105
Cephalexin Generic 35 32 $84
Ibuprofen Generic 31 13 $284

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Herbert Plauche's medical specialty?
Dr. Herbert Plauche practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. Herbert Plauche practice?
Dr. Herbert Plauche practices at 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 704338834. Office phone: 9858925117.
What is Dr. Herbert Plauche's NPI?
Dr. Herbert Plauche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275599557, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Herbert Plauche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Herbert Plauche accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Herbert Plauche commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7322); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.