RICARDO FEBRY M.D. – NPI #1386616571
Internal Medicine

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICARDO FEBRY is a physician located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386616571 to RICARDO FEBRY on February 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 06, 2023. 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 FEBRY below.

NPI Profile for
RICARDO FEBRY

NPI Number
1386616571
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICARDO FEBRY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1A
METAIRIE, LA 70006-2920
Phone: (504) 457-2200 Fax: (504) 457-2207
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 06, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICARDO FEBRY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1962899
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
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 LA MD.09228R
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA 09228R

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
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 FEBRY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD
      METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NURSES REGISTRY HOME HEALTH, INC.
      800 W COMMERCE ROAD, SUITE 202
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
    • VITAL LINK HOME CARE-SOUTH
      3300 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE, SUITE 200
      METAIRIE, LA 70002
  • NURSING HOME
    • CHATEAU LIVING CENTER
      716 VILLAGE ROAD
      KENNER, LA 70065
    • COLONIAL OAKS LIVING CENTER
      4312 ITHACA STREET
      METAIRIE, LA 70006
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD
      METAIRIE, LA 70002
    • JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE CENTER
      2200 JEFFERSON HWY
      JEFFERSON, LA 70121
    • ST JOSEPH OF HARAHAN
      405 FOLSE DRIVE
      HARAHAN, LA 70123
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE ASSOCIATES OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC
      3941 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 1 A
      METAIRIE, LA 70006
    • ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE, LLC
      421 WEST AIRLINE HWY STE L
      LA PLACE, LA 70068

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