Henry Hefler, MD
NPI 1053588699 · Gastroenterology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Henry Hefler, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1053588699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053588699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2008-05-13
- Last updated
- 2016-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Henry Hefler's NPI number?
- Henry Hefler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053588699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Henry Hefler's specialty?
- Henry Hefler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Henry Hefler located?
- Henry Hefler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave Sl 50, New Orleans, LA 70112.
- What is Henry Hefler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Henry Hefler is (504) 988-7809.
- Does Henry Hefler accept Medicare?
- Henry Hefler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Henry Hefler's NPI active?
- Yes — Henry Hefler's NPI (1053588699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.