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DR. RICHARD WITZIG MD
NPI 1659465698
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Metairie, LA

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 201, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 455-4622(504) 455-4688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Witzig Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD WITZIG MD (NPI 1659465698) is an individual infectious disease provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (08457R) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659465698
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD WITZIGCredential: MD
Location Address4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 201Metairie, LA 70006-2940
Mailing Address4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 201Metairie, LA 70006-2940 · (504) 455-4622 · Fax (504) 455-4688
Phone(504) 455-4622
Fax(504) 455-4688
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1659465698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 08457R
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD.08457R (LA)
4315 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1937649LA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Witzig Md 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.

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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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.

DR. RICHARD A AIRHART M.D.
Specialist
4315 HOUMA BLVD, 400
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 889-5426
ANTHONY WOODS RNFA
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
4315 HOUMA BLVD, #304
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 207-2222
LAKESIDE WOMEN'S SPECIALTY CENTER, APMC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 500
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 885-8563
ROBERT M HOGAN III MD APMC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 302
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 454-7800
CHRISTINE TALLEY ROBERT MD
Internal Medicine
4315 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 503-5250
DAVID DEBESSONET APMC
Specialist
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 400
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 779-5942
DR. LOUIS DONOVAN PERDUE JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 889-5242
JOSEPH J BIUNDO JR MD APMC
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4315 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Jefferson Parish (504) 889-5242

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 Witzig's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Witzig is 1659465698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Witzig located?

Richard Witzig practices at 4315 Houma Blvd Suite 201, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 455-4622.

What is Richard Witzig's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Richard Witzig enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Witzig is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Witzig was last updated on January 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.