RUSTON RHEUMATOLOGY
NPI 1013712843
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Ruston, LA
About Ruston Rheumatology NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RUSTON RHEUMATOLOGY (NPI 1013712843) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Ruston, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since February 2025. The organization lists Rochelle Robicheaux Metoyer, Physician, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Ruston Rheumatology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Ruston Rheumatology, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.
Clinician (1)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Ruston Rheumatology's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ruston Rheumatology is 1013712843. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2025.
Where is Ruston Rheumatology located?
Ruston Rheumatology is located at 1821 Northpointe Ln, Ruston, LA 71270. The listed phone number is (504) 717-6426.
What is Ruston Rheumatology's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Ruston Rheumatology enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ruston Rheumatology is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ruston Rheumatology?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Rheumatology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Ruston Rheumatology. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Ruston Rheumatology accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Ruston Rheumatology as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ruston Rheumatology was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Ruston Rheumatology · NPI 1013712843
Rheumatology organization in Ruston, Louisiana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 17, 2025.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1013712843 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** February 17, 2025
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Rochelle Metoyer, PHYSICIAN
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1821 NORTHPOINTE LN, Ruston, LA 71270-3879
- **Phone:** (504) 717-6426
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 1 clinician (Rheumatology) reassigns Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 16, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1013712843) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.