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ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY OF METAIRIE, APMC
NPI 1932369113
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Metairie, LA

Active since June 11, 2008CLIA 19D2307390 · Waiver
4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 303, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 889-5242(504) 780-9251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2026, Nov 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc NPPES

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

ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY OF METAIRIE, APMC (NPI 1932369113), doing business as Walter H Eversmeyer Iii Md Apmc, is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 7, 2028 and lists Louis H Perdue, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932369113
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY OF METAIRIE, APMC
Location Address4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 303Metairie, LA 70006-2944
Mailing Address4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 303Metairie, LA 70006-2940 · (504) 889-5242 · Fax (504) 780-9251
Phone(504) 889-5242
Fax(504) 780-9251
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLouis H PerduePresident · (504) 889-5242
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1932369113 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.03327R
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 303, Metairie, LA 70006
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameWalter H Eversmeyer Iii Md Apmc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Maisie Burgess, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083039044
4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 303
Metairie, LA 70006
(318) 512-7821
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Louis Perdue, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1184838716
4315 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 303
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 889-5242
✔ PECOSSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2307390

Arthritis And Rheumatology Of Metarie, Apmc · Metairie, LA
Active · expires Jul 7, 2028
CLIA Number19D2307390
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 8, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 7, 2028
Laboratory DirectorLouis D. Perdue Jr
Laboratory Phone(504) 889-5242
Laboratory LocationArthritis And Rheumatology Of Metarie, Apmc4315 Houma Blvd Suite 303, Metairie, LA 70006
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc is 1932369113. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2008. The provider was formerly known as Walter H Eversmeyer III MD APMC.

Where is Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc located?

Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc is located at 4315 Houma Blvd Ste 303, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 889-5242.

What is Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2307390) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 7, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 2 other insurers list Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc 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 Arthritis & Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc was last updated on September 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.