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DR. GERARD FITZGERALD SIGUE M.D.
NPI 1750390316
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Broussard, LA

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
68.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
217 GLENEAGLES CIR, BROUSSARD, LA 70518(337) 608-9043 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Gerard Fitzgerald Sigue M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GERARD FITZGERALD SIGUE M.D. (NPI 1750390316) is an individual nephrology provider in Broussard, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (022140) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750390316
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERARD FITZGERALD SIGUECredential: M.D.
Location Address217 GLENEAGLES CIRBroussard, LA 70518-6185
Mailing Address2308 E Main St, Suite ENew Iberia, LA 70560-4041 · (337) 608-9043
Phone(337) 608-9043
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2014
✔ NPI 1750390316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 022140
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
217 GLENEAGLES CIR, Broussard, LA 70518
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING23084LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5W676LA
Medicaid1676543LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gerard Fitzgerald Sigue M.d. 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 ID8820191539
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070319000459
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 7

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.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
180 services28 patients
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.
170 services61 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
167 services111 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This 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.
101 services82 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
57 services47 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
47 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Iberia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Iberia, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190054
Location2315 E Main StreetNew Iberia, LA 70562 · Iberia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner St Martin Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Breaux Bridge, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number191302
Location210 Champagne BoulevardBreaux Bridge, LA 70517 · St. Martin County
Emergency services

Bayou Bend Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191310
Location1097 Northwest BlvdFranklin, LA 70538 · St. Mary County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70518 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.

68.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.78
Promoting Interoperability70
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.95

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
95%1,517 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
76%93 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
72%2,411 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%2,967 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
23%671 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%671 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
62%469 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
98%668 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 90% · 563 patients
Patients tobacco: 90% · 563 patients
100%38 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
99%671 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
80%671 patients5/55-star benchmark: 75%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 469 patients
0%469 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
80%671 patients
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers19 claims1,605 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers17 claims17 services$12.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Gerard Sigue's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerard Sigue is 1750390316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Gerard Sigue located?

Gerard Sigue practices at 217 Gleneagles Cir, Broussard, LA 70518. The listed phone number is (337) 608-9043.

What is Gerard Sigue's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Gerard Sigue enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerard Sigue 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 Gerard Sigue accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Gerard Sigue 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 Gerard Sigue affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerard Sigue is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner St Martin Hospital and Bayou Bend Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerard Sigue was last updated on May 29, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.