Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Butaud, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Opelousas, LA

  • NPI 1447281001
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4015 Hwy I 49 South Service RD
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6503
fax (337) 942-8831

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #14122
Medicaid
LA #1321338

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447281001. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,812
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,941
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 1,632 26 $17
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 431 46 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 205 120 $86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 114 54 $62
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 87 50 $32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 74 54 $122
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 38 21 $31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $160
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 35 31 $20
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 30 27 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 165. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$164
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $163.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$164

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
323
Patients
151
Total drug cost
$2,715
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 92 39 $1,212
Ibuprofen Generic 58 24 $492
Prednisone Generic 52 48 $222
Ibu (Ibuprofen) Brand 42 0 $274
Tramadol Hcl Generic 35 23 $81
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 30 17 $289
Meloxicam Generic 14 0 $145

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Butaud's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Butaud practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Opelousas, LA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Butaud practice?
Dr. Thomas Butaud practices at 4015 Hwy I 49 South Service RD, Opelousas, LA 70570. Office phone: 3379426503.
What is Dr. Thomas Butaud's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Butaud's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447281001, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Butaud accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Butaud accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Butaud commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.