Victor Echenique, MD
NPI 1518960962 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Slidell, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Victor Echenique, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Slidell, LA (NPI 1518960962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518960962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0045491 (FL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,357 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 359 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 341 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 233 | $91 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 109 | $64 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 87 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 485 | 156 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 374 | 78 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 317 | 101 |
| Losartan Potassium | 250 | 91 |
| Spironolactone | 236 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 231 | 76 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$492 across 25 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
- 2005-05-31
- Last updated
- 2023-05-03
- Certified
- 2023-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Victor Echenique's NPI number?
- Victor Echenique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518960962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Victor Echenique's specialty?
- Victor Echenique is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Victor Echenique located?
- Victor Echenique's practice location on file with NPPES is 1051 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458-2988.
- What is Victor Echenique's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Victor Echenique is (985) 641-7577.
- Does Victor Echenique accept Medicare?
- Victor Echenique is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Victor Echenique's NPI active?
- Yes — Victor Echenique's NPI (1518960962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.