Doctor Profile

Cancer Care · Medical Oncology

Laura C. Chauvin

MD · Medical Oncology · University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
OCHSNER CLINIC KENNER MOB
Kenner, LA 70065
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 39+ Years Practicing
324
Medicare Patients / yr
5
Procedures Billed
39
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chauvin is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70065, LA — the Medical Oncology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (504) 842-4000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Chauvin Does

Dr. Chauvin served 324 Medicare patients across 515 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 27% below the average Medical Oncology in Louisiana (446 patients across 12 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)282145
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)182133
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205)1918
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1612
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)1616

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Chauvin billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Chauvin is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

New Orleans, LA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Kenner, LA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

St Charles Parish Hospital

Luling, LA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Chauvin practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Chauvin offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 200 W ESPLANADE AVE, OCHSNER CLINIC KENNER MOB, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: (504) 842-4000

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

32 min

Average commute time in this zip · 91% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

76.4285

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cancer Care Doctors near 70065, LA

If Dr. Chauvin isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cancer care doctors near 70065, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kendra M. HarrisRadiation Oncology2914.4 mi
Richard RubenHematology/Oncology2864.4 mi
Rachel C. CaldwellHematology/Oncology1074.4 mi
Siddhartha PadmanabhaRadiation Oncology4184.4 mi
Alton O. SartorMedical Oncology2424.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chauvin takes three steps:

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Laura C. Chauvin: Common Questions

Does Dr. Chauvin accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Chauvin is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Chauvin depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70065, LA →
Where is Dr. Chauvin's office?
Dr. Chauvin practices at 200 W ESPLANADE AVE, OCHSNER CLINIC KENNER MOB, Kenner, LA 70065. Phone: (504) 842-4000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Chauvin accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (504) 842-4000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70065, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Chauvin offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Chauvin is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Chauvin?
Dr. Chauvin graduated in 1987 and has been practicing for approximately 39 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Chauvin treated 324 Medicare patients across 5 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Chauvin is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (504) 842-4000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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