Dr. Howard James Raphael
Dr. Howard J. Raphael
Last updated: Dec 30, 2022

Dr. Howard J. Raphael

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 32 years
  • Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • Graduation year: 1989
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1881639797

Dr. Howard J. Raphael MD

Family Physician

He is located at 1902 South Morrison Boulevard in Hammond, LA 70403. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Birth Control Counseling, High Blood Pressure, Nausea and Vomiting, Prescription Refill, Thyroid Disease. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881639797. Appointment can be made via the phone number (852) 305-8009. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.northoaks.org/find-a-provider/howard-j-raphael-md/. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Howard James Raphael, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Howard J. Raphael.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard J. Raphael

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Howard J. Raphael as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible PPO · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Howard J. Raphael is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Howard J. Raphael is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: North Oaks Physician Group Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT

Graduated in 1989

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.northoaks.org/find-a-provider/howard-j-raphael-md/

Additional Specialities

  • General Practitioner

Affiliated practices

Northshore ENT Clinic
42401 Pelican Professional Park
Hammond, 70403 LA
(985) 542-9155
Plaza Orthopedic Clinic
15770 Paul Vega MD Drive
Hammond, 70403 LA
(985) 230-7460

Affiliated hospitals

NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, L L C
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRIVE
HAMMOND, 70403 LA
(985) 345-2700

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Howard James Raphael accept insurance?

Dr. Howard James Raphael is listed in-network for 34 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Howard James Raphael affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Howard James Raphael is affiliated with NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, L L C.

Does Dr. Howard James Raphael have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Howard James Raphael is affiliated with Northshore ENT Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Howard James Raphael treat?

Dr. Howard James Raphael provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Birth Control Counseling, High Blood Pressure, Nausea and Vomiting, Prescription Refill, Thyroid Disease. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Howard James Raphael?

Dr. Howard James Raphael's office is located at 1902 South Morrison Boulevard in Hammond, LA 70403.