RALPH RAYMOND CHESSON JR. MD
NPI 1659394609
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in Metairie, LA
NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006
Contact Information
4228 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 600A
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 412-1600
Fax: (504) 780-8922
- Individual
- Male
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic ...
- Accepts Insurance
About RALPH CHESSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ralph Chesson, a women's health care provider established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology, focusing in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659394609 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207VF0040X with license number MD.10978R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659394609
- Provider Name
- RALPH RAYMOND CHESSON JR. MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 600A METAIRIE, LA 70006
- Location Phone
- (504) 412-1600
- Location Fax
- (504) 780-8922
- Mailing Address
- 1340 POYDRAS ST SUITE 1640 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-10-2021
- Code Navigator
Women's health care providers like Ralph Chesson treat and diagnose diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional health. Women's health professionals come from a variety of different specialties, including obstetrician/gynecologists, general surgeons, perinatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. A women's health provider might help you with family planning, breast care, pregnancy and child birth, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 10
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 470-7801
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207VF0040X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD.10978R
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207VG0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 10978R (LA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
- Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) - POS
- Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656593 | MEDICAID (05) | LA | |
| 02530708 | MEDICAID (05) | NY | |
| 00126381 | MEDICAID (05) | MS |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Insertion of temporary bladder tube
Urinalysis, manual test
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 64 times for 57 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 20 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small tube into your lower abdomen to help drain urine from your bladder. It's a temporary measure, often used when normal urination is not possible. The tube remains in place until you can urinate on your own again.
This service was performed 20 times for 18 patientsA urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1659394609, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659394609, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 600A METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 412-1600.
Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207VF0040X and a focus in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
