Nicholas Clayton, MD
NPI 1548502305 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Clayton, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1548502305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548502305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,041 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 90 | $8 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 68 | $9 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 60 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 53 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 48 | $80 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 44 | $49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
- 2013-03-20
- Last updated
- 2018-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Clayton's NPI number?
- Nicholas Clayton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548502305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Clayton's specialty?
- Nicholas Clayton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Clayton located?
- Nicholas Clayton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
- What is Nicholas Clayton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Clayton is (504) 842-3470.
- Does Nicholas Clayton accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Clayton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Clayton's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Clayton's NPI (1548502305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.