Waldemar Torres, MD
NPI 1275528051 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waldemar Torres, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1275528051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275528051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.207519 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,108 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,136 | $36 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 711 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 650 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 140 | $83 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 118 | $88 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 113 | $141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 170 | 76 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 130 | 44 |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 95 | 38 |
| Ofloxacin | 58 | 40 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 43 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 26 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$302 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 426 Manatee Ave WBradenton, FL 34205-8845Phone: (941) 708-9000
- 10202 Jefferson HwyBldg DBaton Rouge, LA 70809Phone: (225) 768-8833Fax: (225) 769-4839
- 10202 Jefferson HwyBldg DBaton Rouge, LA 70809Phone: (225) 768-8833Fax: (225) 769-4839
- 5540 Saratoga Blvd Ste 200Corpus Christi, TX 78413Phone: (361) 993-8510Fax: (361) 993-9184
- 5540 Saratoga Blvd Ste 200Corpus Christi, TX 78413Phone: (361) 993-8510Fax: (361) 993-9184
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-02
- Certified
- 2020-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waldemar Torres's NPI number?
- Waldemar Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275528051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waldemar Torres's specialty?
- Waldemar Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waldemar Torres located?
- Waldemar Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 3530 Houma Blvd Ste 203, Metairie, LA 70006-4203.
- What is Waldemar Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waldemar Torres is (504) 887-7660.
- Does Waldemar Torres accept Medicare?
- Waldemar Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waldemar Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Waldemar Torres's NPI (1275528051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.