Richard L Hebert, M.D.

Otolaryngology

Richard L Hebert is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Eunice, LA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(337) 550-8530Eunice, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard L Hebert, M.D. practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in Eunice, LA. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.38/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Otolaryngology providers in LASee all Otolaryngology in Eunice32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 705dNPPES updated 2024-06-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3256 Highway 190, Eunice, LA 70535-5125

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.38/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.23%

Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana

1.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.5%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Louisiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

593

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

630

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,526

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $113k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$33 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard L Hebert's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. Board certified · Jun 16, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

604 N Acadia Rd Ste 101, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4897

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Richard L Hebert

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L Hebert for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Eunice required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard L Hebert

Dr. Hebert is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Eunice, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 550-8530.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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