John Cazale, MD
NPI 1730180449 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Cazale, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1730180449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730180449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 012260 (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
20 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
2,721 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 488 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 419 | $87 |
| Test Or Measurement for Functional Capacity, Each 15 Minutes97750 | 340 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 336 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 271 | $66 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 658 | 186 |
| Methylprednisolone | 259 | 208 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 256 | 94 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 232 | 92 |
| Celecoxib | 217 | 83 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 168 | 73 |
| Methocarbamol | 96 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2015-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Cazale's NPI number?
- John Cazale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730180449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Cazale's specialty?
- John Cazale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Cazale located?
- John Cazale's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-4230.
- What is John Cazale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Cazale is (504) 309-6500.
- Does John Cazale accept Medicare?
- John Cazale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Cazale's NPI active?
- Yes — John Cazale's NPI (1730180449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.