Kathy Carstarphen, MD
NPI 1235405044 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Carstarphen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1235405044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235405044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.207284 (LA)
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 tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
118 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $87 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 23 | $53 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 22 | $40 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 18 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 783 | 161 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 401 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium | 306 | 65 |
| Carvedilol | 271 | 50 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 231 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 219 | 52 |
| Omeprazole | 205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2012-03-26
- Last updated
- 2016-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Carstarphen's NPI number?
- Kathy Carstarphen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235405044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Carstarphen's specialty?
- Kathy Carstarphen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathy Carstarphen located?
- Kathy Carstarphen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2426.
- What is Kathy Carstarphen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Carstarphen is (504) 842-4747.
- Does Kathy Carstarphen accept Medicare?
- Kathy Carstarphen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Carstarphen's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Carstarphen's NPI (1235405044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.