Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Freiberg, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Merrero, LA

  • NPI 1609812791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste 5 750
Merrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6976
fax (504) 349-6786

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #09231R
Medicaid
LA #1651265

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609812791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
108
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,274
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 64 23 $119
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 32 13 $79
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 12 $174

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Merrero Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$89
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 3 $58.40
Pfizer INC. 1 $15.85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $15.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$89

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
528
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$37,068
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lacosamide Generic 60 0 $4,408
Alprazolam Generic 50 0 $396
Levetiracetam Generic 45 0 $2,325
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 44 0 $1,283
Donepezil Hcl Generic 40 12 $306
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 38 0 $1,157
Baclofen Generic 33 0 $427
Clonazepam Generic 32 0 $155
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 31 0 $21,417
Mirtazapine Generic 30 0 $306

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Freiberg's medical specialty?
Dr. John Freiberg practices Neurology Physician in Merrero, LA.
Where does Dr. John Freiberg practice?
Dr. John Freiberg practices at 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Merrero, LA 70072. Office phone: 5043406976.
What is Dr. John Freiberg's NPI?
Dr. John Freiberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609812791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Freiberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Freiberg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Freiberg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.