Adrienne Carona, MD
NPI 1235453242 · Gastroenterology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Adrienne Carona, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1235453242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235453242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 205522 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 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
294 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 89 | $72 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 54 | $127 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 33 | $120 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 33 | $231 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 190 | 85 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 159 | 53 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 55 | 20 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 49 | 18 |
| Famotidine | 41 | 12 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 39 | 12 |
| Sucralfate | 29 | 16 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylase |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$207 across 11 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
- 2010-03-19
- Last updated
- 2017-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Adrienne Carona's NPI number?
- Adrienne Carona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235453242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Adrienne Carona's specialty?
- Adrienne Carona is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Adrienne Carona located?
- Adrienne Carona's practice location on file with NPPES is 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865.
- What is Adrienne Carona's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Adrienne Carona is (504) 568-5600.
- Does Adrienne Carona accept Medicare?
- Adrienne Carona is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Adrienne Carona's NPI active?
- Yes — Adrienne Carona's NPI (1235453242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.