Dr. Richard Zweifler, MD
Neurology
20+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
3 locations
About Dr. Richard Zweifler
Richard Zweifler, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in New Orleans, LA.
Specialty Definition
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
36
Years Experience
3
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
NeurologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School Of Medicine
Class of 1990
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18964 | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| Louisiana | MD.021072 | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| Louisiana | MD.021072 | Psychiatry & Neurology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Richard Zweifler
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Richard Zweifler is an established neurology provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1990. Dr. currently practices across 3 facilities, including Ochsner Clinic Llc in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295774347, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Richard Zweifler as a lower-volume neurology provider, treating approximately 108 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 176 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Richard Zweifler received $3K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$3K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Neurology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 70121
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Richard Zweifler
What does Dr. Richard Zweifler specialize in?
Dr. Richard Zweifler specializes in Neurology. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Psychiatry & Neurology.
Where does Dr. Richard Zweifler practice?
Dr. Richard Zweifler practices at Ochsner Clinic Llc in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. is also affiliated with 2 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Richard Zweifler accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Richard Zweifler accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 108 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Richard Zweifler's NPI number?
Dr. Richard Zweifler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295774347. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Richard Zweifler been practicing?
Dr. Richard Zweifler has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1990.