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Dr. Eric Henry Rau, M.D.

Dr. Eric Henry Rau is a Surgery Physician provider (Surgery) practicing in Houma, LA, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1972655744 since 2007. The credential MD stands for Doctor of Medicine. Practices at Surgical Weight Management Associates, LLC (listed at the same practice address in NPPES).

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NPI 1972655744
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Eric Henry Rau
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 5619 HIGHWAY 311, SUITE A, Houma, LA, 70360
Phone 9858682273
Fax 9858514898
Enumeration date 2007-01-18
Last updated in NPPES 2011-07-06

Taxonomy & licenses

Taxonomy code Specialty Primary License State
208600000X Surgery Physician Primary MD10695R LA

MD — Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1996467 Medicaid LA
Copy-ready billing details
Provider: Eric Rau, M.D.
NPI: 1972655744
Taxonomy: 208600000X (Surgery Physician)
Address: 5619 HIGHWAY 311, SUITE A, Houma, LA, 70360

Other providers at this practice address

NPI Name Type Specialty Location
1598817389 David Rau Individual Surgery Physician Houma, LA
1962536193 Surgical Weight Management Associates, LLC Organization Specialist Houma, LA

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Cross-check NPI 1972655744 against the authoritative CMS record: view Dr. Eric Henry Rau on the official NPPES registry .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Eric Rau?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Eric Rau is 1972655744, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Eric Rau practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Houma, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2011-07-06.