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DR. BARBARA MARIE HERFEL M.D.
NPI 1447425657
Pathology - Forensic Pathology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since April 29, 2008PECOS Enrolled
90/100
CMS Quality Rating
825 W PRIEN LAKE RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 508-2286(227) 508-2270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2026, Oct 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Barbara Marie Herfel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BARBARA MARIE HERFEL M.D. (NPI 1447425657) is an individual forensic pathology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.207168) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447425657
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZF0201X
Provider Legal NameDR. BARBARA MARIE HERFELCredential: M.D.
Location Address825 W PRIEN LAKE RDLake Charles, LA 70601-8378
Mailing Address825 W Prien Lake RdLake Charles, LA 70601-8378 · (337) 508-2286 · Fax (227) 508-2270
Fax(227) 508-2270
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2026
NPI 1447425657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Forensic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZF0201X
License Licensed in LA · MD.207168
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X
825 W PRIEN LAKE RD, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Barbara Marie Herfel 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
193 services103 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
149 services37 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
43 services43 patients
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 85060
Blood smear interpretation is a lab test where your doctor examines a sample of your blood under a microscope. They look for abnormalities in your blood cells which can help diagnose various conditions. You'll receive a written report of the findings.
25 services22 patients
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
21 services19 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
19 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

90/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80
Improvement Activities40

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 Barbara Herfel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Herfel is 1447425657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2008.

Where is Barbara Herfel located?

Barbara Herfel practices at 825 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 508-2286.

What is Barbara Herfel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Forensic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZF0201X.

Is Barbara Herfel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Herfel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Herfel was last updated on August 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.