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Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1985)

2647 S Saint Elizabeth Boulevard Suite 215
Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 765-5500

Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD is a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD is affiliated with LSUHN BILLING LLC.

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2647 S Saint Elizabeth Boulevard Suite 215
Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 765-5500

(225) 644-4206

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5131 Odonovan Drive #400 Baton
Rouge, LA 70808

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5439 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225) 358-2280

(225) 358-2450

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2024, Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2012 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
pulmonary testing	87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2013 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
pulmonary testing	63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2014 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
pulmonary testing	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2015 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
pulmonary testing	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2016 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
pulmonary testing	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	61
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2017 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2018 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2019 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	95

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2020 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2021 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2022 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
pulmonary testing	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2023 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	36

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA during 2024 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gonzales, LA were pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	20
pulmonary testing	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD.

**Gender**
Female	29
Male	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	5
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1985. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1985)

Licensed In: Louisiana

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Joseph Failla, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$44 BREO $28	ANORO $16
Electromed, Inc.	$43 SMARTVEST $43
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$12 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $12
Pfizer Inc.	$11 ZYVOX $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$110

Biography

Dr. Paul Failla is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Baton Rouge, LA, Gonzales, LA, and Rouge, LA. Dr. Failla obtained a license to practice in Louisiana.

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