Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Gitter, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Metairie, LA
- NPI 1487635215
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 100
Metairie, LA 700012082
(504) 833-0111
fax (504) 833-0114
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 14, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Louisiana #MD.205267 · Alabama #00022637 · Virginia #0101055752
- Medicaid
- AL #051525161
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487635215. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,127
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$602,251
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 216 | 108 | $54 | |
36465 |
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 202 | 84 | $1,256 | |
93971 |
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 194 | 90 | $111 | |
93970 |
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 174 | 111 | $170 | |
36475 |
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | 132 | 43 | $1,036 | |
36466 |
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | 99 | 57 | $1,338 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 45 | 45 | $158 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 23 | 18 | $51 | |
36470 |
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | 21 | 18 | $103 | |
36476 |
Destruction of subsequent incompetent veins of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | 21 | 17 | $278 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Metairie Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $23.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
37
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$299
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 26 | 16 | $90 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 0 | $210 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Gitter's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Gitter practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Gitter practice?
Dr. Richard Gitter practices at 1 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, LA 700012082. Office phone: 5048330111.
What is Dr. Richard Gitter's NPI?
Dr. Richard Gitter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487635215, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Gitter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Gitter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Gitter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 36465); Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.