Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Blais, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Specialist · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1861480915
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 15, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #022209 · Louisiana #L022209
- Medicaid (3)
- MS #03421744 · LA #1483133 · LA #1949001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861480915. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
141
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$19,275
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 81 | 45 | $114 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 60 | 58 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$166
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $166.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
49
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$12,148
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 24 | 12 | $2,397 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 14 | 0 | $9,317 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $433 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Blais's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Blais practices Infectious Disease Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Blais practice?
Dr. Christopher Blais practices at 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Office phone: 5048424000.
What is Dr. Christopher Blais's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Blais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861480915, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Blais accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Blais accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Blais commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.