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DEREK JOSEPH VONDERHAAR M.D.
NPI 1245471218
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6959 CATINA ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124(504) 430-8532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Derek Joseph Vonderhaar M.d. NPPES

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

DEREK JOSEPH VONDERHAAR M.D. (NPI 1245471218) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (204086) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245471218
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK JOSEPH VONDERHAARCredential: M.D.
Location Address6959 CATINA STNew Orleans, LA 70124-2303
Mailing Address6959 Catina StNew Orleans, LA 70124-2303 · (504) 430-8532
Phone(504) 430-8532
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1245471218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 204086
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
6959 CATINA ST, New Orleans, LA 70124
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Derek Joseph Vonderhaar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9234369448
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140310001475
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Vonderhaar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
0.2 mi
General Practice
101 W ROBERT E LEE BLVD
New Orleans, LA 70124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629232517 (504) 842-4000
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty
4.4 mi
Emergency Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275984973 (504) 702-3000
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
4.5 mi
Multi-Specialty
478 S JOHNSON ST FL 6
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 931 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477582526 (504) 412-1819
Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
27 mi
Emergency Medicine
95 E FAIRWAY DR
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649410697 (985) 867-4000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
69 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
55 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
43 services34 patients
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 31624
This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.
26 services26 patients
Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound 31654
This procedure involves using a specialized instrument, called an endoscope, to examine the lung airways. An ultrasound is also used to get a clearer image of any growths. If necessary, the doctor can perform procedures to diagnose or treat these growths.
25 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lallie Kemp Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, LA
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number191321
Location52579 Highway 51 SouthIndependence, LA 70443 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70124 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$809.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Derek Vonderhaar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Vonderhaar is 1245471218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2009.

Where is Derek Vonderhaar located?

Derek Vonderhaar practices at 6959 Catina St, New Orleans, LA 70124. The listed phone number is (504) 430-8532.

What is Derek Vonderhaar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Derek Vonderhaar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Vonderhaar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Derek Vonderhaar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Vonderhaar reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA), Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty (New Orleans, LA), Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G (New Orleans, LA) and Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc (Covington, LA). Each 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 Derek Vonderhaar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Derek Vonderhaar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Derek Vonderhaar 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.

Is Derek Vonderhaar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Vonderhaar is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner and Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Vonderhaar was last updated on July 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.