DR. James Michael Riopelle, MD is an anesthesiology in New Orleans, LA with 48 years of experience. The provider is an anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery. DR. James Michael Riopelle, MD NPI is 1013909910. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
Education
Medical School: EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1976
The provider's business location address is:
2021 PERDIDO ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70112-352
Phone: (504) 903-3000
The NPI 1013909910 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel (HCPCS:76937)
- Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36556)
- Insertion of arterial catheter for blood sampling or infusion, accessed through the skin (HCPCS:36620)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/17/2005 and was last updated on 10/29/2008.