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RAPID URGENT CARE, INC
NPI 1104272863
Clinic/Center - Urgent Care in Metairie, LA

Active since May 11, 2016CLIA 19D2112572 · Waiver
3908 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, SUITE 5, METAIRIE, LA 70002(504) 218-8959(504) 267-3957 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2020, Jul 26, 2019, May 11, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Rapid Urgent Care, Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RAPID URGENT CARE, INC (NPI 1104272863) is a healthcare organization registered as an urgent care in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 2, 2028 and lists Edward Jackson De, Cea, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104272863
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QU0200X
Legal Business NameRAPID URGENT CARE, INC
Location Address3908 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, SUITE 5Metairie, LA 70002-5641
Mailing Address229 Saint John LnCovington, LA 70433-3276 · (866) 875-9225 · Fax (985) 888-6817
Phone(504) 218-8959
Fax(504) 267-3957
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEdward Jackson DeCea · (985) 249-5600
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1104272863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Urgent CareAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QU0200X
3908 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Metairie, LA 70002
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rapid Urgent Care, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

209

Medicare enrollment records show 209 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rapid Urgent Care, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 59 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 24

Emergency Medicine65
Family Practice52
Internal Medicine27
Nurse Practitioner25
General Surgery7
General Practice6
Hospitalist4
Neurology3
16 other specialties20

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 209
Sarah Schwertner, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1992062897
3848 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 101
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 885-2505
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Chiemezie Onyewuchi, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1033564802
3530 HOUMA BLVD STE 300
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 264-5142
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Danyel Hagens, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1780875039
4517 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-8601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Yogesh Pancholi, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1588601330
3616 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 100
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 838-5257
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Miti-Shella Dorzeus, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1619729407
4228 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-7878
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
William Curran, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1619066719
3131 NORTH I-10 SERVICE ROAD EAST SUITE 308
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 833-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Barbara Cohn, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1194704304
4901 LAKE LOUISE AVENUE
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 491-2957
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Cary Sharp, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1932299476
3223 8TH ST
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 833-7770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Travis Simpson
General Practice
NPI 1346582129
213 W GATEHOUSE DR APT H
Metairie, LA 70001
(225) 802-8667
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Nicole Griffin, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700137361
3220 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 100
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 581-8200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Charles Mary, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780891523
3813 N CAUSEWAY BLVD SUITE 200
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 833-4338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Andrew Gruezke
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1669714440
246 BONNABEL BLVD
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 650-7692
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Christina Dunbar, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932819125
101 W ROBERT E LEE BLVD STE 100
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-3456
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Keith Blackman, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1477532885
11312 JEFFERSON HWY
River Ridge, LA 70123
(504) 464-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Janet Smith
Internal Medicine
NPI 1114450541
3615 LOUISIANA AVENUE PKWY
New Orleans, LA 70125
(828) 455-3196
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Cynthia Kudji Sylvester, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1114094950
200 W ESPLANADE AVE STE 412
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-2940
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.0 mi
Larick David
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1013412618
2001 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-2287
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Helen Pope, MD
Hospitalist
NPI 1013370840
2000 CANAL STREET
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Willard Mann, DDS, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1184738585
5500 PRYTANIA ST # 235
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 867-2200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.4 mi
Jessica Baity, MD
Neurology
NPI 1750743621
1542 TULANE AVE FL 7
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 568-4080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.5 mi
See all 209 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2112572

Rapid Urgent Care Inc · Metairie, LA
Active · expires May 2, 2028
CLIA Number19D2112572
Laboratory TypeUrgent Care
Certificate Effective DateMay 3, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 2, 2028
Laboratory DirectorEdward J. Dease III
Laboratory Phone(504) 218-8959
Laboratory LocationRapid Urgent Care Inc3908 Veterans Memeorial Blvd, Suite 5, Metairie, LA 70002
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Rapid Urgent Care, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rapid Urgent Care, Inc is 1104272863. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2016.

Where is Rapid Urgent Care, Inc located?

Rapid Urgent Care, Inc is located at 3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 5, Metairie, LA 70002. The listed phone number is (504) 218-8959.

What is Rapid Urgent Care, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Urgent Care, with taxonomy code 261QU0200X.

Is Rapid Urgent Care, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rapid Urgent Care, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rapid Urgent Care, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 209 clinicians in 24 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rapid Urgent Care, Inc. 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. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (65), Family Practice (52) and Internal Medicine (27). Of these, 59 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rapid Urgent Care, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2112572) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 2, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rapid Urgent Care, Inc was last updated on February 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.