Louis Telesford, M.D.
NPI 1023125523 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hamden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Telesford, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Hamden, CT (NPI 1023125523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023125523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 034211 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 184 | 50 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 177 | 65 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 152 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 137 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 128 | 48 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,501 across 207 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2021-01-06
- Certified
- 2021-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Telesford's NPI number?
- Louis Telesford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023125523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Telesford's specialty?
- Louis Telesford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Telesford located?
- Louis Telesford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2337 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-3539.
- What is Louis Telesford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Telesford is (203) 248-8142.
- Does Louis Telesford accept Medicare?
- Louis Telesford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Telesford's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Telesford's NPI (1023125523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.