Mark Effron, M.D.
NPI 1598139362 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Effron, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1598139362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598139362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 300981 (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
10 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
1,143 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 | 888 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 98 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 27 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 227 | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 168 | 54 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 167 | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 124 | 51 |
| Ezetimibe | 114 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 110 | 45 |
| Carvedilol | 106 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,171 across 31 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
- 2015-11-17
- Last updated
- 2016-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Effron's NPI number?
- Mark Effron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598139362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Effron's specialty?
- Mark Effron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Effron located?
- Mark Effron's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Mark Effron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Effron is (317) 997-0334.
- Does Mark Effron accept Medicare?
- Mark Effron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Effron's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Effron's NPI (1598139362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.