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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15790 Paul Vega MD Dr
Hammond, LA 704031434
(985) 230-2198
fax (985) 230-2159
Additional location
1700 Lindberg Dr
Slidell, LA 704588062
(985) 641-8008
fax (985) 649-4063
Mailing address
Po Box 2668
Hammond, LA 704042668

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$28

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.