Jorge Contreras, MD
NPI 1699814053 · Internal Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Contreras, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1699814053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699814053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 023608 (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
824 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 714 | $122 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 29 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 27 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 22 | $173 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 18 | $183 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 395 | 120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 361 | 107 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 304 | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 210 | 65 |
| Losartan Potassium | 200 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 199 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,871 across 80 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
- 2007-02-05
- Last updated
- 2014-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Contreras's NPI number?
- Jorge Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699814053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Contreras's specialty?
- Jorge Contreras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Contreras located?
- Jorge Contreras's practice location on file with NPPES is 3800 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006.
- What is Jorge Contreras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Contreras is (504) 885-3272.
- Does Jorge Contreras accept Medicare?
- Jorge Contreras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Contreras's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Contreras's NPI (1699814053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.