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DR. MICHAEL THOMAS FRIEL M.D.
NPI 1265698195
Plastic Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Active since July 30, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1315 JEFFERSON HWY FL 1, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-5338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2017, Mar 2, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Michael Thomas Friel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL THOMAS FRIEL M.D. (NPI 1265698195) is an individual plastic surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Mississippi (22511) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265698195
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL THOMAS FRIELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1315 JEFFERSON HWY FL 1New Orleans, LA 70121-2406
Mailing Address1315 Jefferson Hwy Fl 1New Orleans, LA 70121-2406 · (504) 842-5338
Phone(504) 842-5338
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1265698195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 22511
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and NeckTaxonomy 2082S0099X · License 22511 (MS)
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License 22511 (MS)
Also ListedSurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0122X · License 304799 (LA)
1315 JEFFERSON HWY FL 1, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid194857AL
Medicaid06182000MS
OtherP01788013MS · Rr Medicare

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, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Thomas Friel M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Friel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
0.1 mi
General Practice
1319 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana and Mississippi enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1538151428 (Mississippi)
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699958371 (504) 842-4000
Ochsner Mississippi, LLC
48 mi
Internal Medicine
906 SIXTH AVE
Picayune, MS 39466
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 326 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487253407 (601) 798-7529

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Michael Friel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Friel is 1265698195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Michael Friel located?

Michael Friel practices at 1315 Jefferson Hwy Fl 1, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-5338.

What is Michael Friel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Michael Friel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Friel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Friel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Friel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA) and Ochsner Mississippi, LLC (Picayune, MS). 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 Michael Friel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Friel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare and HMO Louisiana list Michael Friel 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 Michael Friel was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.