RICARDO V. ROMERO MD – NPI #1366539991
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICARDO ROMERO is a physician located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366539991 to RICARDO ROMERO on October 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 13, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICARDO ROMERO below.

NPI Profile for
RICARDO V. ROMERO

NPI Number
1366539991
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICARDO V. ROMERO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 612
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808-4366
Phone: (225) 769-5656 Fax: (225) 766-6996
2 Other location(s):
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 842-4000
415 S 28th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246
Phone: (601) 268-5680
Fax: (601) 268-5778
Mailing address
5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816-6038
Phone: (225) 769-5656 Fax: (225) 765-6916
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 13, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICARDO ROMERO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1023116
medicaidMS02878803
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 LA MD201763

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICARDO ROMERO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C
      100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      SLIDELL, LA 70461
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
      180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
      KENNER, LA 70065
    • TERREBONNE GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
      8166 MAIN STREET
      HOUMA, LA 70360

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