Robert Romero, MD
NPI 1285652453 · Dermatology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Romero, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1285652453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285652453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 011162 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,230 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,441 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 790 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 499 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 94 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 111 | 68 |
| Mupirocin | 94 | 71 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 83 | 37 |
| Ketoconazole | 71 | 38 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 51 | 23 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 50 | 29 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 42 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,520 across 27 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2008-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Romero's NPI number?
- Robert Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285652453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Romero's specialty?
- Robert Romero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Romero located?
- Robert Romero's practice location on file with NPPES is 4212 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506-6765.
- What is Robert Romero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Romero is (337) 981-7546.
- Does Robert Romero accept Medicare?
- Robert Romero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Romero's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Romero's NPI (1285652453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.