Christopher Luscy, MD
Baton Rouge
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Dr. Christopher Peter Luscy is an interventional nephrologist at Baton Rouge Vascular Access located in Baton Rouge, LA.
505 E Airport Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
There are 42 physician-owned diagnostic radiology practices in Louisiana, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
The map nobody handed you.
Diagnostic Radiology Private Practices in Louisiana
Most PGY-Final-Year physicians sign their first diagnostic radiology contract in Louisiana without knowing what else is out there. This directory shows the 80 groups they were never told about.
Pre-med. Med school. Match. Step 1. Step 2. Boards. Every year there was a next page, and someone always handed it to you.
A physician who can see that there are 40 physician-owned diagnostic radiology groups within 50 miles walks into a contract negotiation with completely different leverage than one who assumes the hospital is the only option. Non-compete radius, buy-in terms, tail coverage, all of it becomes more negotiable once you actually know what is around you. The Real Contract course walks you through every clause that matters.
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
Hospital systems
- Ochsner Health
- LCMC Health
- Willis-Knighton Health System
- St. Tammany Health System
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System FMOLHS
- CHRISTUS Health
- Missionaries of Our Lady Health System FMOLHS
Federal facilities
- 2nd Bomb Wing
Tribal health programs
- Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Allen Parish near Elton
- Jena Band of Choctaw Indians LaSalle Parish Jena
- Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Avoyelles Parish Marksville
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
All 42 physician-owned diagnostic radiology practices in Louisiana, by city
42practices listed
11cities in LA
0PE or corporate flagged
42with a website
42 practices listed
Morel Christian MD
Baton Rouge
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Morel Christian MD brings diagnostic radiology expertise to patients in Baton Rouge, Louisiana through a physician-owned practice. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
8230 Summa Ave # C, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Rockne Hymel, MD
Baton Rouge
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Dr. Hymel specializes in Cancer Care at Ochsner Health in the Baton Rouge region.
17050 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Sergio Enrique A. Montalvo, MD
Baton Rouge
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Sergio Alvarado Montalvo, MD,vspecializes in nuclear radiology at Ochsner LSU Health.
10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
Guillermo P. Sangster, MD
Gretna
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Guillermo Sangster, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056
Borne, Jessica MD
Houma
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Borne, Jessica MD brings diagnostic radiology expertise to patients in Houma, Louisiana through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include diagnostic imaging. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363
Carter, Claremont MD
Houma
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Carter, Claremont MD brings diagnostic radiology expertise to patients in Houma, Louisiana through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include diagnostic imaging. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363
Koster, Victoria MD
Houma
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Practicing diagnostic radiology in Houma, Louisiana, Koster offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to diagnostic imaging. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363
David Kirsch, MD
Jefferson
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
David Kirsch, MD is a Radiology Physician in the Greater New Orleans region.
1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Kenneth Bell, MD
Jefferson
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Kenneth Bell, MD is a Radiology Physician in the Greater New Orleans region.
1601 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Victoria Koster, MD
Jefferson
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Victoria Koster, MD is a Radiology Physician in the Greater New Orleans region.
1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Advanced Imaging of Lafayette
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
Mri CenterRadiologistMri Center
Advanced Imaging of Lafayette has delivered diagnostic imaging and MRI services since 2003. We offer exceptional MRI, MRA, Breast MRI, and MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy services. Advanced Imaging of Lafayette takes pride in making sure every patient receives the highest-quality and most professional MRI services available in Acadiana. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology in six specialties (head/brain, spine, musculoskeletal, body, MRA and breast MRI). Additionally, we are the only
935 Camellia Blvd Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
Dr. Marcus V. Stelly, MD
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Dr. Marcus V. Stelly sees patients at a private diagnostic radiology office in Lafayette, Louisiana, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
100 Endfield Cir, Lafayette, LA 70508
Laborde Diagnostics Inc
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Diagnostics Radiology. NIOSH Certified B Reader. Second Opinions and Comparisons. Legal Representations and Expert Testimony.
1025 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Lena A. Omar, MD
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lena A. Omar, MD runs an independently owned diagnostic radiology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides diagnostic imaging. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
2311 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Megan Daigle, M.D.
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Megan Daigle, M.D. operates a physician-owned diagnostic radiology practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include diagnostic imaging. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1448 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Philip Meyer, MD
Lafayette
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Practicing diagnostic radiology in Lafayette, Louisiana, Philip Meyer offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides diagnostic imaging. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Imperial Calcasieu Imaging: Tomek Barbara C MD
Lake Charles
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Imperial Calcasieu Imaging: Tomek Barbara C MD runs an independently owned diagnostic radiology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides diagnostic imaging. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1747 Imperial Blvd suite b, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Mobile Imaging
Lake Charles
NPPES Verified
RadiologistHome Health Care ServiceRadiologist
Mobile X-Ray, Ultrasounds, Cardiac Monitors, and more
126 Arlington Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Advanced Brain and Spine Institute - ABSI - Dr Almubaslat
Mandeville
NPPES Verified
NeurosurgeonRadiologistSurgeon
Advanced Brain and Spine Institute (ABSI) is the First progressive neuroscience institute in the Northshore and Greater New Orleans Area of Louisiana. We utilize a unique approach that combines state of the art technology in neurosurgical and spine care, with a personalized and holistic approach to treatment that fits the best with every patient’s condition as well as overall needs and lifestyle. Our treatment plans range from the latest non-surgical and non-invasive therapies, to surgical proce
100 Mariners Blvd STE 1, Mandeville, LA 70448
Dr. Michael J. Alline, MD
Marrero
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Dr. Michael J. Alline, MD provides diagnostic radiology services from a privately held practice in Marrero, Louisiana. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
1111 Medical Center Blvd n108, Marrero, LA 70072
Dan Fertel, MD
Metairie
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
A solo diagnostic radiology practitioner in Metairie, Louisiana, Dan Fertel provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to diagnostic imaging. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
Daniel G. Fontanez, MD
Metairie
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Practicing diagnostic radiology in Metairie, Louisiana, Daniel G. Fontanez offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides diagnostic imaging. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
Padmanabha Siddhartha MD
Metairie
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Practicing diagnostic radiology in Metairie, Louisiana, Padmanabha Siddhartha MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to diagnostic imaging. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
4204 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
Jason Samii, MD
New Orleans
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Jason Samii, MD brings diagnostic radiology expertise to patients in New Orleans, Louisiana through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include diagnostic imaging. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Aya Al Asfari, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Aya Al Asfari, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Chaitanya Ahuja, MBBS
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Chaitanya Ahuja, MD, specializes in radiology. Visit Dr. Ahuja at Ochsner Health in Shreveport.
1606 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Elisa Chwoschtschinsky, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Elisa Chwoschtschinsky, MD provides diagnostic radiology services from a privately held practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Ellen Rice, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Ellen Rice, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Federico Ampil, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Federico Ampil, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Jessica Devall Caraway, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Jessica Devall Caraway, MD specializes in Radiology at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Luis De Alba-Padilla, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Luis De Alba-Padilla, MD specializes in Radiology at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Meghna Chadha, MBBS
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Meghna Chadha, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Naveen Kumar Gunji, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Naveen Kumar Gunji, MD, provides expert radiology services at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Nayanatara Swamy, MBBS
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Nayanatara Swamy, MD specializes in Radiology at Ochsner LSU Health.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Nelson Luraguiz, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Nelson Luraguiz, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Pankaj Sharma, MBBS
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistNeurologistRadiologist
Pankaj Sharma, MBBS specializes in Neurology at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
911 Margaret Pl, Shreveport, LA 71101
Romulo Vea, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Romulo Vea, MD provides diagnostic radiology services from a privately held practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Thomas Gates, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistDiagnostic Center
Thomas Gates, MD brings diagnostic radiology expertise to patients in Shreveport, Louisiana through a physician-owned practice. Beyond diagnostic radiology, the office offers diagnostic imaging. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Troy Richards, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistOncologist
Troy Richards, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Tyler Plauche, MD
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Tyler Plauche, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Zhiyun Yang, MBBS
Shreveport
NPPES Verified
RadiologistRadiologist
Zhiyun Yang, MD, specializes in radiology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
About this directory and the Louisiana diagnostic radiology market
Step 1. Step 2. Match. Boards. Then what?
Then graduation approaches and the algorithm stops. A recruiter calls. The contract has a productivity formula you cannot solve for, a non-compete you cannot evaluate, and a tail-coverage clause nobody explained.
Before you compare salary numbers, see how many physician-owned groups actually exist in your specialty and state. Then negotiate from leverage instead of from gratitude.
What other resources point to in Louisiana
You're looking at 42 physician-owned diagnostic radiology practices in Louisiana. I sourced all of them from the NPPES NPI Registry and filtered out everything that doesn't meet the standard of independent physician ownership. Hospital systems, academic centers, staffing agencies, and corporate-acquired practices are not on this list. Each entry includes the practice address, phone, website, and NPI number. The coverage spans 11 cities statewide.
The reason this matters is that job boards don't distinguish between an independent diagnostic radiology practice and a corporate medical group. They list them side by side, identical formatting, identical apply buttons. But the compensation model, the call schedule, the equity path, and the long-term upside are completely different depending on who owns the practice. This page separates the two. You can work through the list, contact practices directly, and skip the recruiter entirely.
The Louisiana diagnostic radiology market in detail
Louisiana's physician-owned diagnostic radiology directory lists 42 practice locations across 11 cities.
None of the diagnostic radiology practices listed in Louisiana carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 11 cities including Baton Rouge, Gretna, Houma, and Jefferson.
The PGY-Final-Year Path
What to do with this list.
Browsing 53,000+ practices is not the work. Translating that into a contract you understand and a lawyer who will read it with you is the work. Here is how.
1
See what is around you
You are already here. 42 physician-owned diagnostic radiology groups in Louisiana, vetted against NPPES.
2
Read your contract
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
3
Hire the right lawyer
A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in Louisiana. The person on your side should be one who actually does this work.
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“Your seniors did not figure this out. They signed without reading.”
Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAFrequently asked questions about diagnostic radiology in Louisiana
How many Diagnostic Radiology private practices are in Louisiana?
There are 42 physician-owned diagnostic radiology private practices in Louisiana, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
What does physician-owned mean?
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
What does the Corporate-Acquired or MSO-Affiliated flag mean?
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status for Radiologists in Louisiana
Louisiana's physician-owned diagnostic radiology practices include New Orleans Radiology (New Orleans), Acadiana Diagnostic Imaging (Lafayette), Shreveport Radiology Group (Shreveport), and Radiology Associates LLC (Lake Radiology) (Baton Rouge, 62 physicians).
What is an NPPES-verified practice?
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
What is the difference between a W-2 and 1099 arrangement for radiologists in Louisiana?
Under a W-2 arrangement, the radiology group withholds income taxes, pays half of FICA taxes, and typically provides benefits. Under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, you pay self-employment tax (15.3% on earnings up to the FICA cap), fund your own benefits, and are responsible for quarterly estimated tax payments. The 1099 gross income is often higher to compensate, but confirm who pays malpractice coverage, as this is a major variable in your net income calculation.
How Physician-Owned Practices Compare
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
Key Terms in Physician Contracts
- Non-Compete Clause
- A contract provision that restricts a physician from practicing within a defined geographic area and time period after leaving an employer. Enforceability varies significantly by state. Some states cap the radius or duration; others allow broad enforcement. Courts in some states narrow overly broad clauses rather than voiding them entirely.
- Tail Insurance (Extended Reporting Endorsement)
- A malpractice coverage add-on that pays for claims filed after a claims-made policy ends, for incidents that occurred while the policy was active. Tail premiums typically run 1.5 to 2 times the annual malpractice premium and are paid as a one-time lump sum at departure. Occurrence-based policies do not require a tail.
- RVU (Relative Value Unit)
- A standardized measure of physician productivity used by Medicare and most commercial payers to determine reimbursement. Each CPT code carries a work RVU, practice expense RVU, and malpractice RVU. Many physician contracts tie compensation to RVU production thresholds, with bonuses above a defined baseline.
- Compensation Formula
- The contractual method used to calculate physician pay. Common models include guaranteed salary, eat-what-you-kill (collections-based), salary plus production bonus (RVU or collections above a threshold), and equal-share partnership distributions. The formula directly affects income stability, upside potential, and alignment with practice goals.
- Partnership Buy-In
- The purchase of an ownership stake in a physician practice entity, typically offered after an associate track of 2 to 5 years. The buy-in price is calculated using business valuation, a multiple of earnings, or a formula tied to practice receivables. True equity buy-ins include voting rights and profit distributions.
- Independent Contractor (1099)
- A worker classification where the physician is not an employee of the practice but provides services under a contract. The physician is responsible for self-employment tax, benefits, and typically their own malpractice coverage. Gross income is often higher than W-2 equivalents to compensate for these costs.
- Exclusivity Clause
- A contract provision that prohibits a physician from providing services to any other entity during the contract term. Common in radiology contractor agreements. Limits your ability to moonlight, read for other groups, or take coverage assignments.
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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