Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Jerald Zakem, MD

Individual provider Rheumatology Physician · NPI 1396764643

Jerald Zakem, MD is a Rheumatology in New Orleans, Louisiana. Graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1974, 52 years ago. Practices with Ochsner Clinic LLC, a 2,842-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
52
Trained at
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Phone: (504) 842-4000
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Rheumatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence MD.13864R (LA)

Record details

NPI number1396764643
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 18, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 27, 2016

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyRHEUMATOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1974 (52 years in practice)
Group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc — 2842 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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