Vernon Carriere, MD
NPI 1619180734 · Gastroenterology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Carriere, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1619180734).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619180734
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.205132 (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
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
707 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $121 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 86 | $238 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 80 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 65 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 556 | 198 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 326 | 317 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 261 | 68 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 95 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 92 | 27 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 70 | 33 |
| Cholestyraminebrand: Cholestyramine Light |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,178 across 153 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
- 2007-05-07
- Last updated
- 2014-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Carriere's NPI number?
- Vernon Carriere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619180734, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Carriere's specialty?
- Vernon Carriere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Carriere located?
- Vernon Carriere's practice location on file with NPPES is 4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-3000.
- What is Vernon Carriere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Carriere is (504) 456-6701.
- Does Vernon Carriere accept Medicare?
- Vernon Carriere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Carriere's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Carriere's NPI (1619180734) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.