Louis Salvaggio, M.D.
NPI 1609894724 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Salvaggio, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1609894724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609894724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 026452 (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
19 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
11,231 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,591 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,588 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,114 | $14 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 720 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 712 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,980 | 492 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,688 | 427 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,620 | 396 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,228 | 299 |
| Ezetimibe | 1,074 | 278 |
| Carvedilol | 802 | 178 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,101 across 126 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2015-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Salvaggio's NPI number?
- Louis Salvaggio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609894724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Salvaggio's specialty?
- Louis Salvaggio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Salvaggio located?
- Louis Salvaggio's practice location on file with NPPES is 2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506-5939.
- What is Louis Salvaggio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Salvaggio is (337) 988-1585.
- Does Louis Salvaggio accept Medicare?
- Louis Salvaggio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Salvaggio's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Salvaggio's NPI (1609894724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.