Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Defraites, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Metairie, LA

  • NPI 1104381748
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4320 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 700062961
(504) 988-8600
fax (504) 988-2690
Mailing address
Po Box 92
Chalmette, LA 700440092

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #203531

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104381748. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
43
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,338
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 17 $83
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 20 15 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Metairie Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,394
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 12 $649.06
Dexcom, INC. 1 $154.25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 9 $136.25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $132.72
Genzyme Corporation 3 $83.63
Mylan Specialty L.P. 3 $71.24
Amgen INC. 2 $42.90
Pulmonx Corporation 1 $25.60
Baxter Healthcare 1 $25.17
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.72
Grifols USA, LLC 1 $19.18
Philips North America LLC 1 $13.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,394

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
799
Patients
271
Total drug cost
$439,136
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 136 44 $4,307
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 106 33 $94,181
Montelukast Sodium Generic 71 27 $1,353
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 68 40 $1,956
Prednisone Generic 64 38 $448
Azelastine Hcl Generic 48 34 $4,405
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 47 13 $32,690
Roflumilast Generic 45 14 $4,622
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 43 0 $166,334
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 41 14 $16,975

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Defraites's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Defraites practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Defraites practice?
Dr. Joseph Defraites practices at 4320 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 700062961. Office phone: 5049888600.
What is Dr. Joseph Defraites's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Defraites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104381748, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Defraites accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Defraites accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Defraites commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.