Walter Rentrop, MD
NPI 1609438662 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Rentrop, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1609438662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609438662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 332395 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 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
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 | 21 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 57 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 26 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 23 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$675 across 9 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
- 2019-06-30
- Last updated
- 2026-04-23
- Certified
- 2026-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Rentrop's NPI number?
- Walter Rentrop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609438662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Rentrop's specialty?
- Walter Rentrop is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Rentrop located?
- Walter Rentrop's practice location on file with NPPES is 433 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA 70112-7021.
- What is Walter Rentrop's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Rentrop is (504) 568-4808.
- Does Walter Rentrop accept Medicare?
- Walter Rentrop is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Rentrop's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Rentrop's NPI (1609438662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.