Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Hays, APRN

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1528039922
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive
Lake Charles, LA 706015724
(337) 433-8400
fax (337) 312-6711

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2017
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LC0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #RN076944AP03328
Medicaid
LA #1561584

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528039922. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,747
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$53,373
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 269 178 $71
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 235 178 $11
G2066 Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 199 28 $33
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 177 62 $20
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 124 43 $24
93297 Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 112 15 $21
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 104 71 $8
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 88 13 $22
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 73 50 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 55 50 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$388
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 13 $206.47
PFIZER INC. 4 $92.53
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $35.72
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 2 $21.23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC. 1 $17.74
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $13.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$388

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,070
Patients
649
Total drug cost
$226,357
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 327 101 $5,512
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 239 77 $1,920
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 200 63 $3,201
Losartan Potassium Generic 188 56 $2,393
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 185 48 $197,668
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 174 59 $4,723
Furosemide Generic 159 57 $1,228
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 138 43 $1,037
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 78 30 $1,594
Labetalol Hcl Generic 73 26 $2,163

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Hays's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Hays practices Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Ralph Hays practice?
Dr. Ralph Hays practices at 501 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 706015724. Office phone: 3374338400.
What is Dr. Ralph Hays's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Hays's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528039922, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Hays accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Hays accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Hays commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec (HCPCS G2066). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.