Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nathan Cohen, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1285686774
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 64.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 Oak Park Blvd, 3Rd Floor
Lake Charles, LA 706018991
(337) 494-4900
fax (337) 494-4797
Mailing address
Po Box 122165 Dept 2165
Dallas, TX 753120001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2022
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #05658R
Medicaid
LA #1326127

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285686774. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,957
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$335,846
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 5,440 79 $17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 445 130 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 436 285 $85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 362 215 $69
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 328 228 $42
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 292 194 $31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 210 186 $119
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 112 81 $42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 99 66 $37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 69 66 $1,240

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 258. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$48
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $33.91
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$48

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
447
Patients
317
Total drug cost
$7,413
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 119 76 $1,422
Celecoxib Generic 89 75 $939
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 79 68 $836
Meloxicam Generic 72 36 $179
Amoxicillin Generic 42 24 $49
Tramadol Hcl Generic 22 16 $73
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 13 11 $367
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 11 11 $3,548

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nathan Cohen's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathan Cohen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Nathan Cohen practice?
Dr. Nathan Cohen practices at 1717 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 706018991. Office phone: 3374944900.
What is Dr. Nathan Cohen's NPI?
Dr. Nathan Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285686774, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathan Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathan Cohen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathan Cohen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.