Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

James L. Connolly

MD · Otolaryngology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
Hammond, LA 70403
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 26+ Years Practicing
1.2K
Medicare Patients / yr
22
Procedures Billed
26
Years Practicing
2
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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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Connolly

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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. Connolly is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70403, LA — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Connolly Does

Dr. Connolly served 1,155 Medicare patients across 3,703 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 75% above the average Otolaryngology in Louisiana (661 patients across 160 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)94237
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)65783
Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)60015
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)302202
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)279177

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Connolly 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. Connolly is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Covington, LA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital

Slidell, LA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 16038 DOCTORS BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 327-5905

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 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

62.3541

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

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 70403, LA

If Dr. Connolly isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 70403, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jacques C. PeltierOtolaryngology8041.9 mi
Brian S. McmanusOtolaryngology5021.9 mi
D'antoni C. DennisOtolaryngology5041.9 mi
Nancy R. MellinOtolaryngology2871.9 mi
Jeffrey B. LacourOtolaryngology6571.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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James L. Connolly: Common Questions

Does Dr. Connolly accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Connolly is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Connolly depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70403, LA →
Where is Dr. Connolly's office?
Dr. Connolly practices at 16038 DOCTORS BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 327-5905.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Connolly accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (985) 327-5905 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70403, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Connolly offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Connolly as offering telehealth. Call the office at (985) 327-5905 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Connolly?
Dr. Connolly graduated in 2000 and has been practicing for approximately 26 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Connolly treated 1,155 Medicare patients across 22 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Connolly 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 (985) 327-5905 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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