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DR. DAVID R SILVERS MD
NPI 1316052087
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA

Active since August 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.87/100
CMS Quality Rating
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 120, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 456-6701(504) 456-6843 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. David R Silvers Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID R SILVERS MD (NPI 1316052087) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (01532) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316052087
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID R SILVERSCredential: MD
Location Address4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 120Metairie, LA 70006-3002
Mailing Address4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 120Metairie, LA 70006-3002 · (504) 456-6701 · Fax (504) 456-6843
Phone(504) 456-6701
Fax(504) 456-6843
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1316052087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 01532
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
4228 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006
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Other Identifiers 5

Other2729650004Cigna
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5D313
Medicaid1338788LA
Medicare UPINB61948
Other4013534Aetna

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David R Silvers Md 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 ID6002913274
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100719000068
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

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.

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.
95 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
84 services72 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
62 services61 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
41 services15 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
39 services38 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
33 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190046
Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70006 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.87/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.55
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.36

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
0%943 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,452 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%2,459 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
33%448 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%1,128 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
70%2,221 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
29%1,971 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 756 patients
92%322 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
47%322 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
74%2,221 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
32%2,221 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
42%2,221 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JACOB GENERAL SURGERY, LLC
Surgery
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 220
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 264-9353
GARRETT WAX AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4228 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-2222
BENNIE PETER NOBLES JR. MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 410
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 883-3770
MRS. DENISE CHATELAIN CRAWFORD R.N.F.A.
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 510
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-0141
DR. THORKELL EINARSSON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-7878
DR. JOHN F NITSCHE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-2191
R. DANIEL JACOB, M.D.,A.P.M.C.
Otolaryngology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 340
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-3611
DR. RICHARD EDWARD BRIDGES M.D.
Family Medicine
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-7878

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 David Silvers's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Silvers is 1316052087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is David Silvers located?

David Silvers practices at 4228 Houma Blvd Suite 120, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 456-6701.

What is David Silvers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is David Silvers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Silvers 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.

What insurance does David Silvers accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list David Silvers 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 David Silvers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Silvers is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Silvers was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.