Claudia Kelso, MD, MPH
NPI 1710540042 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claudia Kelso, MD, MPH is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1710540042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710540042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 695430 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
92 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 | 52 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$93 (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 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 114 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 104 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 85 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 23 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 73 | 18 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 701 W 5th StOdessa, TX 79763-4206Phone: (432) 703-5375
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-22
- Last updated
- 2022-08-22
- Certified
- 2022-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claudia Kelso's NPI number?
- Claudia Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710540042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claudia Kelso's specialty?
- Claudia Kelso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Claudia Kelso located?
- Claudia Kelso's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2426.
- What is Claudia Kelso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claudia Kelso is (504) 842-7508.
- Does Claudia Kelso accept Medicare?
- Claudia Kelso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claudia Kelso's NPI active?
- Yes — Claudia Kelso's NPI (1710540042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.