MISS RACHEL ANN AARON M.D.
NPI 1265636658
Hospitalist in Hammond, LA


Quality Rating: 83.1 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 12, 2007

Contact Information

15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA
ZIP 70403
Phone: (985) 230-1683
Fax: (985) 230-2072

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 22
  • Hospitalist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RACHEL AARON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rachel Aaron, a provider established in Hammond, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Hospitalist and more than 22 years of experience. She graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2004. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265636658 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number 200723 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1265636658
Provider Name
MISS RACHEL ANN AARON M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR HAMMOND, LA 70403
Location Phone
(985) 230-1683
Location Fax
(985) 230-2072
Mailing Address
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR HAMMOND, LA 70403
Mailing Phone
(985) 230-1683
Mailing Fax
(985) 230-2072
Medical School Name
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT
Graduation Year
2004
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-12-2007
Last Update Date
06-14-2022
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Secondary Locations

  • 5000 Hennessy Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    (225) 765-4050

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

Hospitalist

Taxonomy Code
208M00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
200723
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

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)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

M.D.200723 (LA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • CHRISTUS Bronze - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Catastrophic - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Standard Gold - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Standard Silver - HMO
  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (S) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 - POS
  • Blue POS 70/50 $4550 - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 80/60 $1000 - POS
  • Community Blue 80/60 $3200 - 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

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1066842MEDICAID (05)LA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Rachel Aaron is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Rachel Aaron is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426141854

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070830000604

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 20 times for 11 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 82 times for 82 patients

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes

This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.

This service was performed 47 times for 47 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.15 for a new patient copayment and $23.77 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 70403 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $124.6
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.43
  • Maximum New Patient Price $164.73
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.15
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.35
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.18

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.64
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.62
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.77
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.16
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 83.1, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 83.1 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 75.19

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 62.51

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 62.51

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Rachel Aaron is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
(225) 752-2470Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1265636658
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2212512312610
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 52
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 52 = 88

The NPI number 1265636658 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1154326767LAURENCE MICHAEL MAY, MD, APMC
Organization
Anesthesiology15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 345-8867
1932161064MR. JAMES LOUIS NELSON MD
Individual
Surgery15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-7755
1023072337 MARK EDWIN KOEPP RN, CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6685
1811951189MRS. SYM CUSIMANO RANKIN CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6685
1447214713 MICHAEL JOSEPH SCHANZBACH CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6685
1417911439 LEONARD JOHN GONZALES JR. CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6685
1326003294MRS. VIRGINIA ANNE PELEGRIN MPH,LDN,RD
Individual
Dietitian, Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6548
1558327494MRS. KAREN ELAINE PURVIS LDN, RD
Individual
Dietitian, Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6772
1912939380MS. MARGARET LYNN MILLER RN,RD,CDE
Individual
Dietitian, Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6117
1992738827 DAVID LAWRENCE TOUPS MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-1369
1033132600 SANDRA J CAPPS APRN, RN
Individual
Nurse Practitioner15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-1682
1215010483MRS. MARCIA HIRSCH BREWTON NNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6534
1477638831 DENNIS JEFFREY MORRIS MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6534
1649479676NORTH OAKS ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Organization
Anesthesiology15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 902-9763
1184816647MRS. PEGGY ROBERTSON VARNADO CST,CFA
Individual
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6610
1780868612NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-1682
1255582482MS. REBECCA PRUDHOMME HAIR R.D., L.D.N., B.S.
Individual
Dietitian, Registered15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6548
1619113875HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 OF TANGIPAHOA
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6939
1467695379NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-2199
1902049810NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
(985) 230-6939

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265636658, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on June 12, 2007

The provider is located at 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr Hammond, La 70403 and the phone number is (985) 230-1683

The provider's speciality is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X

The provider has more than 22 years of experience. She graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2004.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: uses technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $124.6 with an average copayment of $31.15 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $95.09 and an average copayment of 23.77. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes and Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on June 12, 2007. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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