Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Thibodeaux, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1972698918
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 706018911
(337) 494-3190
Additional location
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 753907208
(214) 590-6598
Mailing address
Po Box 3780
Tupelo, MS 388033780

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2019
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #025001 · Texas #N3344
Medicaid
LA #1423602

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972698918. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,453
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,266
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 680 296 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 309 66 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 204 135 $33
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 71 68 $12
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 63 47 $78
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 45 41 $11
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 29 28 $4
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 24 24 $21
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 16 14 $66
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 12 12 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joel Thibodeaux's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Thibodeaux practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Joel Thibodeaux practice?
Dr. Joel Thibodeaux practices at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 706018911. Office phone: 3374943190.
What is Dr. Joel Thibodeaux's NPI?
Dr. Joel Thibodeaux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972698918, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Thibodeaux accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Thibodeaux accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Thibodeaux commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.