Alberto Lopez, M.D.
NPI 1407046949 · Hospitalist Physician · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alberto Lopez, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1407046949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407046949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.201430 (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
18 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
318 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 146 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 65 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 48 | $205 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 37 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 32 | 18 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 31 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 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
- 2007-07-31
- Last updated
- 2010-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alberto Lopez's NPI number?
- Alberto Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407046949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alberto Lopez's specialty?
- Alberto Lopez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alberto Lopez located?
- Alberto Lopez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056.
- What is Alberto Lopez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alberto Lopez is (504) 392-3131.
- Does Alberto Lopez accept Medicare?
- Alberto Lopez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alberto Lopez's NPI active?
- Yes — Alberto Lopez's NPI (1407046949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.