Pulmonologists in Louisiana
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
209 Pulmonary Disease providers practice in Louisiana, including 44 (21%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in New Orleans. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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44telehealth
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Pulmonary Disease by city in Louisiana
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Where Pulmonologists in Louisiana practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 144 of the 209 providers listed here (69%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
10%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
17%mid-size group (10 to 99)
74%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Pulmonologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Ochsner Clinic LLC | 33 | 2,845 | New Orleans |
| Lsuhn Billing LLC | 11 | 203 | Baton Rouge |
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G | 9 | 445 | New Orleans |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 9 | 388 | New Orleans |
| Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice | 8 | 567 | Shreveport |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Pulmonologists affiliated |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 43 |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 23 |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 17 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 17 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 16 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Alexandre Slatkin, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $22 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 448-1249 Dr. Benjamin Walton, M.D.Alexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 769-5864 Dr. Gregory Ardoin, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $63 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 769-5864 Dr. Maan Younes, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $793 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 449-8882 Dr. Robert Larimer, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $698 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 473-3000 Dr. Stephanie Blair, MDAlexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 769-5283 Dr. Alexander Mulamula, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $3,320 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 761-5271 Dr. Brad Vincent, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $1,704 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. Christina Christ, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $43 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 765-5864 Dr. Christopher Thomas, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $62 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 381-2755 Dr. Claude Tellis, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. David Campbell, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $25 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 765-5864 Dr. Emilio Fabian Corona, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $6,357 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. Glenn Gomes, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $175 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. Hollis Oneal, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $417,559 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 358-1065 Dr. James Walker, M.D., PH.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $117 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 757-4080 Dr. Jennifer Rippon, D.O.Baton Rouge, LA · $6,435 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 765-5864 Dr. John Godke, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $848 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 381-2755 Dr. Mark Hodges, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $30 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-4044 Dr. Matthew BerlingerBaton Rouge, LA · $70 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 270-1726 Dr. Michael Mccarthy, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $29 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-4044 Dr. Michael Sanchez, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $455 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 381-2755 Dr. Paul Failla, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $43 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 358-2280 Dr. Richard Hebert, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 924-4372 Dr. Richard Vath, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 765-8306 Dr. Robert Hinkle, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $323 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 769-4044 Dr. Robert Hosse, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $282 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 358-4853 Dr. Robyn Boedefeld, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 765-5864 Dr. Roy Culotta, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $1,021 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 381-2755 Dr. Stephen Brierre, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $652 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 381-2755 Dr. Tarek Abdallah, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $3,961 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 754-3278 Dr. Ronald Lambert, MDBossier City, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 747-2277 Dr. Chad Vanasselberg, M.D.Covington, LA · $114 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Clifford Coile, M.D.Covington, LA · $2,278 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. David Cressy, D.O.Covington, LA · $1,663 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Donald Kuebel, M.D.Covington, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Gregory Jacob, MDCovington, LA · $694 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-3766 Dr. Joe Johnson, MDCovington, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(985) 893-9251 Dr. Rachele Gibson, M.D., M.S.P.H.Covington, LA · $2,727 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Ricardo Blanco, M.D.Covington, LA · $1,322 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Richard Casey, M.D.Covington, LA · $1,566 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 892-9143 Dr. Bernard Brach, MDGonzales, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 647-8511 Dr. Bogdan Nowakowski, MDGonzales, LA · $1,460 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 647-6900 Dr. Gretchen Yandle, MDGonzales, LA · $3,285 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 647-8511 Dr. Rizwan Dudekula, M.D.Gretna, LA · $128 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(504) 595-8310 Dr. Arvind Yertha, MDHammond, LA · $907 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 230-1580 Dr. Justin Fowlkes, MDHammond, LA · $833 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 230-1580 Dr. Katherine St Amant, MDHammond, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(985) 230-1580 Dr. Lasandra Barton, MDHammond, LA · $1,158 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 230-1580 Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam, M.D.Hammond, LA · $1,027 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 230-1580 Conditions Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Pulmonary Disease providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Asthma
- COPD
- Sleep apnea
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Chronic cough
Common questions
How many Pulmonary Disease providers are in Louisiana?There are 209 Pulmonary Disease providers with active NPI records practicing in Louisiana, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana offer telehealth?Yes. 44 of the 209 Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana (about 21%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most Pulmonary Disease providers?New Orleans (57), Baton Rouge (25), Shreveport (22) have the highest concentration of Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana.
How many Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana received drug or device company payments?144 of 209 Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana (69%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Pulmonary Disease providers in Louisiana treat?Pulmonary Disease providers commonly treat asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic cough and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Pulmonologists in Louisiana work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 144 Pulmonologists in Louisiana enrolled in Medicare, 10% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 17% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 74% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Pulmonologists in Louisiana work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Louisiana hospitals where the most Pulmonologists hold privileges are Ochsner Medical Center Acute in New Orleans; East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie; University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans.
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