Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Yerger, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1053317693
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4212 W Congress St Ste 3100
Lafayette, LA 705066771
(337) 703-3201
fax (337) 703-3202
Mailing address
Po Box 919229
Dallas, TX 753919229

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 18, 2019
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #14189R
Medicaid
LA #1043923

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053317693. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,676
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$283,930
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 464 352 $84
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 263 206 $42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 137 125 $42
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 130 53 $7
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 128 126 $229
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 99 $118
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 104 104 $106
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 87 86 $1,276
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 67 62 $65
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 43 42 $1,238

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Lafayette Specialist, average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$716
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 7 $588.62
Bioventus LLC 5 $108.03
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $19.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$461
Travel and Lodging
$254

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
27
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$223
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 13 $60
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 13 $163

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edward Yerger's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Yerger practices Specialist in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. Edward Yerger practice?
Dr. Edward Yerger practices at 4212 W Congress St Ste 3100, Lafayette, LA 705066771. Office phone: 3377033201.
What is Dr. Edward Yerger's NPI?
Dr. Edward Yerger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053317693, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Yerger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Yerger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Yerger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.