Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Rau, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Houma, LA
- NPI 1245525419
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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818 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8001
fax (985) 857-8330
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #206722
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245525419. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,621
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,609
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 366 | 212 | $82 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 247 | 133 | $75 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 186 | 106 | $13 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 119 | 85 | $8 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 102 | 26 | $0 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 95 | 15 | $58 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 93 | 43 | $15 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 91 | 78 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 80 | 66 | $16 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 79 | 68 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$940
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 16 | $226.11 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 9 | $135.32 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 11 | $133.46 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 4 | $72.13 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 3 | $54.54 | |
| Antares Pharma, Inc. | 2 | $51.51 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $46.05 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $35.67 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $33.05 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $32.04 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $19.91 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $19.21 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 1 | $18.13 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $16.42 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $16.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,944
Patients
713
Total drug cost
$20,085
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 188 | 62 | $768 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 171 | 57 | $2,828 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 157 | 39 | $487 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 154 | 30 | $1,937 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 145 | 43 | $2,578 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 144 | 48 | $788 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 126 | 42 | $1,068 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 114 | 99 | $1,417 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 113 | 32 | $1,666 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 111 | 59 | $705 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Rau's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Rau practices Family Medicine Physician in Houma, LA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Rau practice?
Dr. Nicholas Rau practices at 818 Verret Street, Houma, LA 70360. Office phone: 9858578001.
What is Dr. Nicholas Rau's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Rau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245525419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Rau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Rau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Rau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.