RACHEED JOSEPH GHANAMI MD
NPI 1326263336
Specialist in Lafayette, LA

Q: What is Racheed Ghanami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Racheed Ghanami is 1326263336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2007.

Q: What is Racheed Ghanami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Racheed Ghanami was last updated on March 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

155 HOSPITAL DR, STE 410, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 289-9700(337) 289-9702 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Racheed Joseph Ghanami Md NPPES

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

RACHEED JOSEPH GHANAMI MD (NPI 1326263336) is an individual specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (041677) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326263336

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameRACHEED JOSEPH GHANAMICredential: MD

Location Address155 HOSPITAL DR, STE 410Lafayette, LA 70503-2852

Mailing Address155 Hospital Dr, Ste 410Lafayette, LA 70503-2852 · (337) 289-9700 · Fax (337) 289-9702

Phone(337) 289-9700

Fax(337) 289-9702

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateApril 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2013

✔ NPI 1326263336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 041677

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

155 HOSPITAL DR, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1445819LA

Medicare UPIN5CH18LA

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

Racheed Joseph Ghanami 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 ID1658496955

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120705000130

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 26

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 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.

273 services206 patients

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880

An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.

151 services151 patients

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880

71 services62 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

63 services63 patients

Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970

An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.

52 services52 patients

Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971

This is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to visualize veins in an arm or leg. It involves applying gentle pressure and performing certain movements. It helps identify any abnormal blood flow or clots, ensuring vascular health.

52 services51 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.

47 services43 patients

Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922

An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.

41 services34 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.

41 services41 patients

Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on side of body for hemodialysis access 93986

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to evaluate the blood flow in your arteries and veins prior to a hemodialysis access operation. It helps ensure the selected site is suitable for creating a reliable access for dialysis treatment.

31 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

31 services29 patients

Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 93978

This procedure involves using sound waves to create images of your aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It helps to detect abnormalities or blockages, ensuring your blood flows smoothly. It's painless and non-invasive.

27 services24 patients

Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 93926

An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive test using sound waves to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors assess blood flow, identify blockages, and monitor the health of grafts.

26 services20 patients

Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925

An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.

22 services22 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001

Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.

21 services19 patients

Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36558

The insertion of a tunneled central venous tube is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is placed into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest. This tube allows healthcare providers to give medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into your bloodstream over a longer period.

19 services18 patients

Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis 36821

This procedure involves moving a vein in your arm and connecting it to an artery. This creates a larger, stronger vein that can be used for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. It helps clean your blood when your kidneys can't.

19 services19 patients

Creation of artery-vein connection using tube graft for hemodialysis 36830

This procedure involves connecting an artery to a vein using a tube graft. It's typically done for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. The connection allows blood to flow from the artery into the graft, then into the vein, and back to your body.

18 services18 patients

Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925

18 services17 patients

Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 93926

17 services15 patients

Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971

17 services16 patients

Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970

16 services16 patients

Revision of hemodialysis graft 36832

A revision of a hemodialysis graft is a procedure to fix issues with the graft used for dialysis. This can involve clearing blockages or improving blood flow. It helps ensure the graft continues to work effectively for your dialysis treatments.

15 services15 patients

Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery 35301

This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot and a section of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. It is often necessary to restore normal blood flow, prevent stroke, or alleviate symptoms related to the clot. The procedure is carried out by a skilled medical team.

14 services14 patients

Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 93990

An ultrasound of hemodialysis access is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your dialysis access site. It helps monitor the access site's health and detect any potential issues like blockages or narrowing.

14 services11 patients

Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190002

Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Opelousas General Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Opelousas, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number190017

Location539 East Prudhomme StreetOpelousas, LA 70570 · St. Landry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190044

Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County

Emergency services

Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190053

Location1634 Elton RoadJennings, LA 70546 · Jeffrson Davis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kaplan, LA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number191322

Location1310 West Seventh StreetKaplan, LA 70548 · Vermilion County

Emergency services

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

0%215 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

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…

94%461 patients4/55-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%1,227 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.

93%145 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

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.

97%354 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.

72%876 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…

75%796 patients4/55-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% · 618 patients

Patients tobacco: 94% · 36 patients

96%272 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

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…

67%876 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…

1%876 patients1/55-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.

12%876 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.

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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.

JAMES C INGRAM JR MD INC

Specialist

155 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 201
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 234-7777

MR. WALTER DWAYNE BROWN MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

155 HOSPITAL DR, STE 206
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 234-3204

MOBILE DIAGNOSTICS OF LAFAYETTE LLC

Clinical Medical Laboratory

155 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 201
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 235-0888

SAUL MORALES VALERO M.D.

Neurological Surgery

155 HOSPITAL DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 235-7743

STEPHEN SALOPEK, M.D., L.L.C.

Internal Medicine

155 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 301
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 232-1010

WAYNE P. DAIGLE, MD, LLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

155 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 235-4460

TIMOTHY JAMES JACKSON NP

Nurse Practitioner

155 HOSPITAL DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 269-9777

MR. BILLY J ROSSON MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

155 HOSPITAL DR, STE 206
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Lafayette Parish (337) 234-3204

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 Racheed Ghanami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Racheed Ghanami is 1326263336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2007.

Where is Racheed Ghanami located?

Racheed Ghanami practices at 155 Hospital Dr Ste 410, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 289-9700.

What is Racheed Ghanami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Racheed Ghanami enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Racheed Ghanami 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 Racheed Ghanami accept?

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

According to CMS data, Racheed Ghanami is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System, Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital and Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Racheed Ghanami was last updated on March 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.