Carmen Sanchez, MD
NPI 1558508788 · Hospitalist Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Sanchez, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1558508788).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558508788
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.203279 (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 tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 68 | 11 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 53 | 11 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 51 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 50 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | — |
| Famotidine | 48 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 across 4 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
- 2009-01-09
- Last updated
- 2017-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Sanchez's NPI number?
- Carmen Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558508788, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Sanchez's specialty?
- Carmen Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Sanchez located?
- Carmen Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5665.
- What is Carmen Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Sanchez is (504) 865-5255.
- Does Carmen Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Carmen Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Sanchez's NPI (1558508788) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.