1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Louisiana
  4. Metairie
  5. Dermatology
  6. NPI Profile

RENE KOPPEL, M.D. - A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
NPI 1497764633
Dermatology in Metairie, LA

Active since August 05, 2006
3640 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 454-1885(504) 454-0925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rene Koppel, M.d. - A Professional Medical Corporation NPPES

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

RENE KOPPEL, M.D. - A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION (NPI 1497764633) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Rene Koppel, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497764633
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameRENE KOPPEL, M.D. - A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Location Address3640 HOUMA BLVDMetairie, LA 70006-4230
Mailing Address3640 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006-4230 · (504) 454-1885 · Fax (504) 454-0925
Phone(504) 454-1885
Fax(504) 454-0925
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRene KoppelPhysician · (504) 454-1885
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1497764633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
3640 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006
Open in Google Maps ↗

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

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rene Koppel, M.d. - A Professional Medical Corporation is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Douglas Koppel, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1376616409
3640 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-1885
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rene Koppel, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1861459547
3640 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-1885
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Koppel, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1326066952
3640 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-1885
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation is 1497764633. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation located?

Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation is located at 3640 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 454-1885.

What is Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation 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 Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.