Jose Tafur Soto, MD
NPI 1730448960 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Tafur Soto, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1730448960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730448960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
604 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 230 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $93 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 63 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $138 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $166 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 75 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 39 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 13 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
| Lisinopril | 21 | — |
| Pravastatin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,258 across 25 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
- 2012-05-08
- Last updated
- 2016-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Tafur Soto's NPI number?
- Jose Tafur Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730448960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Tafur Soto's specialty?
- Jose Tafur Soto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Tafur Soto located?
- Jose Tafur Soto's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Jose Tafur Soto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Tafur Soto is (504) 842-3000.
- Does Jose Tafur Soto accept Medicare?
- Jose Tafur Soto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Tafur Soto's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Tafur Soto's NPI (1730448960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.