Dr. Nicholas A. Harris, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 269
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 116
- Part D claims, 2024
- 17
- Publications
- 1
- MIPS score, 2024
- 81
- Practice address
- 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
- Practice phone
- Call (318) 769-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Nicholas A. Harris is a general surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana
Dr. Harris practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, part of HCA Healthcare.
Dr. Harris' NPI, 1548551286, was assigned on April 28, 2011. Dr. Harris graduated from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011. Dr. Harris holds Louisiana license 306764.
- NPI
- 1548551286NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 5294031266
- NPI enumeration date
- April 28, 2011
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (318) 769-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 41
- Medical school graduation
- 2011
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana
Dr. Harris' primary practice is Rapides Regional Medical Center, at 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 in Rapides Parish. The practice phone is (318) 769-3000.
- Rapides Regional Medical Center211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides ParishPhone(318) 769-3000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Harris' primary practice is Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, part of HCA Healthcare. The medical group on file is Rapides Regional Physician Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Harris to 1 more therapy and rehab clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Harris practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Nicholas A. Harris is one of 377 general surgeons in Louisiana
Surgery is Dr. Harris' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Harris is licensed in Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, LouisianaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists abdominal adhesion surgery, colonoscopy, colon removal, gallbladder removal, intestinal or bowel obstruction, removal of damaged skin or skin graft and upper GI endoscopy among the conditions Dr. Harris treats.
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris billed Medicare for 269 services in 2024
CMS data shows 269 Medicare services from Dr. Harris across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 116 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $19,484 for them.
Dr. Harris' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 3562024: 26924%
Where Dr. Harris' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office156%
- In a facility25494%
Dr. Harris compared with the Louisiana median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Harris
- Louisiana median
- Medicare services
- 269vs 14487% above
- Medicare patients
- 116vs 1096% above
Medians across 364 general surgeons in Louisiana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Harris' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris treated 116 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74
CMS counts 116 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Harris in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 45 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 44% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.12, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Harris' median patient age at 59, with 48% women.
Dr. Harris' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Harris' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women5144%
- Men6556%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Harris' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Heart failure44%
- Anxiety41%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Harris' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 59
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men51%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Harris wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris scored 81 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 81 out of 100 for Dr. Harris for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Harris accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 23 procedures of removal of tissue by Dr. Harris, more than 71% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Harris' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 81of 100Final score
- 65.8of 100Quality
- 99of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 68of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Where Dr. Harris ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Removal of tissue
- 71st percentile23 procedures
- Colonoscopy
- 48th percentile20 procedures
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
- 49th percentile19 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal or shaving of skin growth: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Nicholas A. Harris has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Harris in 2017. Dr. Harris' most frequent co-authors are Peeyush Bhargava, MD, Patric J. Darvie and Vyas Ramuhalli Rao, MD.
Dr. Harris' most frequent co-authors
- Peeyush Bhargava, MD1 shared paper
- Patric J. Darvie1 shared paper
- Vyas Ramuhalli Rao, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Harris
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris received $6,740 in industry payments from 2018 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 31 general payments to Dr. Harris from 12 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 59% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $6,332.
General payments to Dr. Harris by program year, 2018 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Harris by kind, 2018 to 2025
- Education$4,00059%
- Travel and lodging$2,21933%
- Food and beverage$5218%
Companies that paid Dr. Harris the most, 2018 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris graduated from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
Dr. Harris graduated from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers
Dr. Harris is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- HCSC
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Humana
- +9 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Harris accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO11
- Medicare9
- HMO7
- POS6
- EPO4
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Nicholas A. Harris's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' NPI number?
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' NPI number is 1548551286. It was assigned on April 28, 2011, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris?
Dr. Nicholas A. Harris is a general surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris practice?
Dr. Harris practices at 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Dr. Harris' primary practice is Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, part of HCA Healthcare. Dmand AI also links Dr. Harris to 1 therapy and rehab clinic.
What is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Harris is (318) 769-3000.
What is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' medical license number?
Dr. Harris holds Louisiana license 306764.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris affiliated with?
Dr. Harris practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.
What medical group is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris part of?
Dr. Harris is linked to Rapides Regional Physician Group.
Does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Harris billed Medicare for 269 services in 2024, and Dr. Harris accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Nicholas A. Harris' MIPS score?
Dr. Harris' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 81 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris see?
CMS counts 116 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Harris in 2024, with an average age of 74.
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What services does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Harris' most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99232), hospital inpatient care (99222) and office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Nicholas A. Harris go to medical school?
Dr. Harris graduated from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011.
Has Dr. Nicholas A. Harris received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $6,740 in general payments to Dr. Harris from 12 companies from 2018 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Nicholas A. Harris been practicing?
Dr. Harris graduated from medical school in 2011, 15 years ago.
Does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Harris.
Who does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris publish with?
Dr. Harris' most frequent co-authors are Peeyush Bhargava, MD (1 shared paper), Patric J. Darvie (1 shared paper) and Vyas Ramuhalli Rao, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Nicholas A. Harris accept?
Dr. Harris is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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