Orlando Deffer, MD
NPI 1588836621 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Orlando Deffer, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1588836621).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588836621
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15724R (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
3,228 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 | 729 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 464 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 388 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 325 | $65 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 218 | $24 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 860 | 171 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 806 | 233 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 406 | 117 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 359 | 73 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 349 | 98 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 304 | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$476 across 12 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
- 2008-03-28
- Last updated
- 2018-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orlando Deffer's NPI number?
- Orlando Deffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588836621, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Orlando Deffer's specialty?
- Orlando Deffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Orlando Deffer located?
- Orlando Deffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500, Metairie, LA 70006-2938.
- What is Orlando Deffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Orlando Deffer is (504) 455-0842.
- Does Orlando Deffer accept Medicare?
- Orlando Deffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Orlando Deffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Orlando Deffer's NPI (1588836621) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.