Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karla Rather, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Hammond, LA
- NPI 1417912981
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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15790 Paul Vega MD Dr
Hammond, LA 704031434
(985) 230-2198
fax (985) 230-2159 - Additional location
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1700 Lindberg Dr
Slidell, LA 704588062
(985) 641-8008
fax (985) 649-4063 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2668
Hammond, LA 704042668
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 367500000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #AP04720 · Louisiana #RN088199
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417912981. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
34
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,653
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01922 |
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | 19 | 19 | $148 | |
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 15 | 14 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$28
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davol Inc. | 1 | $14.19 | |
| Olympus America Inc. | 1 | $13.42 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karla Rather's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Rather practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Hammond, LA.
Where does Dr. Karla Rather practice?
Dr. Karla Rather practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 704031434. Office phone: 9852302198.
What is Dr. Karla Rather's NPI?
Dr. Karla Rather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417912981, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Rather accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Rather accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Rather commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.