Dr. Richard Zweifler
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 31 years
- Graduated from: Tulane University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1990
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1295774347
Dr. Richard Zweifler MD
Neurologist
He is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway Ste 8630C in New Orleans, LA 70121. Can help patients with the following: Cluster Headaches, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), Dementia, Migraine, Pinched Nerve, Progressive Neurological Disorders. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295774347. Appointment can be made via the phone number (504) 842-3980. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/richard-zweifler. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Zweifler, being an neurologist, 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. Richard Zweifler.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphasia
- Autism
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Claudication
- Cluster Headaches
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Concussion
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dementia
- Double Vision
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Early Onset Alzheimers
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Face Blindness
- Fainting
- Febrile Seizure
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Mad Cow Disease
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Migraine
- Motion Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nerve Damage
- Neuropathic Pain
- Optic Neuritis
- PANDAS
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Polio
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Sciatica
- Seizures
- Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
- Stroke
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tension Headache
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard Zweifler 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
| 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
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting 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 |
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. Richard Zweifler is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard Zweifler is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurology .
Bills through: Ochsner Clinic 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.
Payments received
Drug payment
| GE Healthcare | $2563 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | $1124 |
| UCB | $125 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $3187 |
| Food and Beverage | $918 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $95 |
Studies
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1990Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/richard-zweifler
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Zweifler?
Dr. Richard Zweifler's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway Ste 8630C in New Orleans, LA 70121.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Zweifler treat?
Dr. Richard Zweifler provides treatment for Cluster Headaches, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), Dementia, Migraine, Pinched Nerve, Progressive Neurological Disorders. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard Zweifler accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Yes, Dr. Richard Zweifler is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard Zweifler have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Zweifler is affiliated with Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi.
Has Dr. Richard Zweifler affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard Zweifler is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.