DR. RICHARD MYER KARLIN MD
NPI 1457347908
Surgery in Metairie, LA

Active since September 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 425, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 454-1100(504) 456-5125 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Myer Karlin Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD MYER KARLIN MD (NPI 1457347908) is an individual surgery provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (015691) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457347908
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MYER KARLINCredential: MD
Location Address4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 425Metairie, LA 70006-2933
Mailing Address4224 Houma Blvd, Suite 425Metairie, LA 70006-2933 · (504) 454-1100 · Fax (504) 456-5125
Fax(504) 456-5125
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2021
NPI 1457347908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in LA · 015691
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
4224 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1316997LA
Other0689375LA · Aetna

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Myer Karlin 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 ID3476582131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051229000246
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
16 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bogalusa, LA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190312
Location433 Plaza StreetBogalusa, LA 70427 · Washington 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
$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.

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

Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin
Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures with the indications for a first OR second generation cephalosporin prophylactic antibiotic, who had an order for a first OR second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial…
100%23 patients
Perioperative Care: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis (When Indicated in ALL Patients)
Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures for which venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is indicated in all patients, who had an order for Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH), Low- Dose Unfractionated Heparin (LDUH)…
100%24 patients
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…
85%80 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 140
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Urology
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4224 HOUMA BLVD, STE 620
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Orthopaedic Surgery
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 650
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
4224 HOUMA BLVD, STE 300
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Surgery
4224 HOUMA BLVD, NUMBER 425
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 270
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 500
METAIRIE, LA 70006

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 Richard Karlin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Karlin is 1457347908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2005.

Where is Richard Karlin located?

Richard Karlin practices at 4224 Houma Blvd Suite 425, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 454-1100.

What is Richard Karlin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Karlin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Karlin 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 Richard Karlin accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Karlin 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 Richard Karlin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Karlin is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Karlin was last updated on April 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.